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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Main Authors: Mahfoudha Al Shezawi, John Cockcroft, Maggie Munnery, laura Watkeys, Nichola Gale, Barry McDonnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2018-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930082/view