P1.07 A LONGITUDINAL PILOT STUDY OF AORTIC STIFFNESS IN COPD

Background: Increased arterial stiffness has been established in patients with COPD (1). However, the changes in aortic stiffness over time and contributing factors are still unknown. We hypothesise that there would be a significant change in aortic stiffness in COPD over one year. Methods: Aortic...

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Main Authors: A.M. Albarrati, N.S. Gale, S. Enright, I.C. Munnery, M.M. Munnery, D.J. Shale, J.R. Cockcroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2013-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125938926/view