Systemic vascular dysfunction is associated with emphysema burden in mild COPD.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.01.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases play a major role in morbidity and mortality in the earlier stages of COPD. We hypothesized that systemic vascular dysfunction would be present even in patients who are currently considered at "low-risk"… read more here.
Keywords: flow mediated; systemic vascular; emphysema burden; vascular dysfunction ... See more keywords