Risk of Death and Cardiovascular Events Following an Exacerbation of COPD: The EXACOS-CV US Study.
Kimberly DanielsStephan LanesArlene TaveMichael F PollackDavid M ManninoGerard CrinerAmanda NeikirkKirsty RhodesNorbert FeiglerClementine NordonPublished in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2024)
Risk of death and cardiovascular events was greatest in the first 30 days and rose with subsequent exacerbations. Risks were elevated for 1-2 years following moderate and severe exacerbations, highlighting a sustained increased cardiopulmonary risk associated with exacerbations.