P93 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AORTIC PULSE WAVE VELOCITY AND MID CEREBRAL ARTERY PULSATILITY INDEX IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE; PILOT DATA FROM THE ARCADE STUDY
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory condition associated with increased cardiovascular risk. COPD patients have increased aortic stiffness and increased risk of stroke. In addition, increased mid cerebral artery pulsatility index (MCAPI) is associated with inc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2018-12-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930082/view |