Cardiovascular outcomes following hospitalisation for exacerbation of bronchiectasis: a territory-wide study.

Wang Chung KwokChung Ki TsuiSze Him Isaac LeungChun Ka Emmanuel WongTerence Chi Chun TamJames Chung-Man Ho

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2024)

Patients who were hospitalised for exacerbation of bronchiectasis were at significantly increased risk of AMI, CHF and CVE over a 5-year follow-up period.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
acute myocardial infarction
heart failure
coronary artery disease
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation