Why the study?
Although COPD has been linked to mechanisms increasing arterial stiffness, its clinical role as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases remains unclear.
Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with increased arterial stiffness?
Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with increased arterial stiffness?
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COPD was associated with arterial stiffness in this case-control study; leaves open independent cardiovascular risk and requires prospective confirmation.
Background. Researchers have linked chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to potential mechanisms increasing arterial stiffness. However, clinically the presence of COPD as risk factor for cardiovascular diseases is still unclear. The present study is aimed at assessing the COPD have an association with the risk of increased arterial stiffness.
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Jain et al. (2022) studied this question.
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