A structured cardiac assessment during COPD exacerbations substantially improved the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, particularly heart failure and coronary artery disease.
Does a structured cardiac assessment improve the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in patients with exacerbations of COPD?
Implementing a structured cardiac assessment during COPD exacerbations can significantly improve the detection and management of concomitant heart disease.
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: A structured cardiac assessment during ECOPD substantially improved diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. HF and coronary artery disease were the most common new diagnoses. Future interventional trials in this population should consider MACEs as the primary outcome.
Kibbler et al. (Fri,) reported a other. A structured cardiac assessment during COPD exacerbations substantially improved the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, particularly heart failure and coronary artery disease.
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