Impact of lung-function measures on cardiovascular disease events in older adults with metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Hwa Mu LeeYanglu ZhaoMichael A LiuDavid YanezMercedes CarnethonR Graham BarrNathan D Wong

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2018)

FEV1 and FVC are inversely related to CVD in older adults with and without MetS, but not DM (except for CHF); however, their value in incremental risk prediction beyond standard risk factors is limited mainly to metabolically healthier persons.

Keyphrases

lung function
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
cystic fibrosis
physical activity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
type diabetes
air pollution
glycemic control
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular events
insulin resistance
middle aged
community dwelling
uric acid
weight loss