Heart and Lungs in COPD. Close friends in real life - separate in daily medical practice?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a 2-3 times higher rate of cardiovascular disorders (CVD) which is independent of other risk factors. A low FEV1 is a specific predictor of mortality as a result of cardiac causes, even stronger than increased cholesterol: for each 10%...
Main Authors: | M. Lusuardi, G. Garuti, M. Massobrio, L. Spagnolatti, S. Bendinelli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/406 |
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