Ischemic Heart Disease during Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Ischemic Heart Disease during Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of acute cardiovascular events, and around 30% die from cardiovascular diseases. Recent data suggest an increased risk of myocardial infarction in the following days of a severe exacerbation of COPD. Disruption in the bala...

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Main Authors: Rosa Malo de Molina, Silvia Aguado, Carlos Arellano, Manuel Valle, Piedad Ussetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Medical Sciences
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cardiovascular
myocardial infarction
exacerbation
treatment
beta-blockers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/4/83

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