Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges

Joseph J Cuthbert,1,2 Pierpaolo Pellicori,3 Andrew L Clark2 1Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 2Department of Cardiology, Hull University Teaching Hospital Trust, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 3Robertson Cent...

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Main Authors: Cuthbert JJ, Pellicori P, Clark AL
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2022-10-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/optimal-management-of-heart-failure-and-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJGM
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description Joseph J Cuthbert,1,2 Pierpaolo Pellicori,3 Andrew L Clark2 1Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 2Department of Cardiology, Hull University Teaching Hospital Trust, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 3Robertson Centre for Biostatistics and Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence: Joseph J Cuthbert, Department of Cardiorespiratory Medicine, Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull and East Yorkshire Medical Research and Teaching Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, Kingston Upon Hull, HU16 5JQ, UK, Tel +44 1482 461776, Fax +44 1482 461779, Email joe.cuthbert@hyms.ac.ukAbstract: Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common causes of breathlessness which frequently co-exist; one potentially exacerbating the other. Distinguishing between the two can be challenging due to their similar symptomatology and overlapping risk factors, but a timely and correct diagnosis is potentially lifesaving. Modern treatment for HF can substantially improve symptoms and prognosis for many patients and may have beneficial effects for patients with COPD. Conversely, while many inhaled treatments for COPD can improve symptoms and reduce exacerbations, there is conflicting evidence regarding the safety of some inhaled treatments for COPD in patients with HF. Here we explore the overlap between HF and COPD, examine the effect of one condition on the other, and address the challenges of managing patients with both conditions.Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, management, outcomes, comorbidities
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spelling doaj.art-57975ec443724b6abcc56acefb34d6372022-12-22T04:33:08ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of General Medicine1178-70742022-10-01Volume 157961797579179Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical ChallengesCuthbert JJPellicori PClark ALJoseph J Cuthbert,1,2 Pierpaolo Pellicori,3 Andrew L Clark2 1Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 2Department of Cardiology, Hull University Teaching Hospital Trust, Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK; 3Robertson Centre for Biostatistics and Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence: Joseph J Cuthbert, Department of Cardiorespiratory Medicine, Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull and East Yorkshire Medical Research and Teaching Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, Kingston Upon Hull, HU16 5JQ, UK, Tel +44 1482 461776, Fax +44 1482 461779, Email joe.cuthbert@hyms.ac.ukAbstract: Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common causes of breathlessness which frequently co-exist; one potentially exacerbating the other. Distinguishing between the two can be challenging due to their similar symptomatology and overlapping risk factors, but a timely and correct diagnosis is potentially lifesaving. Modern treatment for HF can substantially improve symptoms and prognosis for many patients and may have beneficial effects for patients with COPD. Conversely, while many inhaled treatments for COPD can improve symptoms and reduce exacerbations, there is conflicting evidence regarding the safety of some inhaled treatments for COPD in patients with HF. Here we explore the overlap between HF and COPD, examine the effect of one condition on the other, and address the challenges of managing patients with both conditions.Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, management, outcomes, comorbiditieshttps://www.dovepress.com/optimal-management-of-heart-failure-and-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJGMchronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseheart failuremanagementoutcomescomorbidities.
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Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
International Journal of General Medicine
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
heart failure
management
outcomes
comorbidities.
title Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
title_full Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
title_fullStr Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
title_full_unstemmed Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
title_short Optimal Management of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Challenges
title_sort optimal management of heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clinical challenges
topic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
heart failure
management
outcomes
comorbidities.
url https://www.dovepress.com/optimal-management-of-heart-failure-and-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJGM
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