Heightened long-term cardiovascular risks after exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Nathaniel Mark HawkinsClementine NordonKirsty RhodesManisha TalukdarSuzanne McMullenPaul EkwaruTram PhamArsh K RandhawaDon D Sin

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2024)

Moderate and severe COPD exacerbations are independent risk factors for adverse CV events, especially HF decompensation. The impact of optimising COPD management on CV outcomes should be evaluated.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
early onset
high intensity
human health
heart failure
type diabetes
emergency department
adipose tissue
intensive care unit
air pollution
atrial fibrillation