Echocardiographic Changes of the Left Ventricle and Left Atrium in COPD

Echocardiographic Changes of the Left Ventricle and Left Atrium in COPD

Introduction: Cardiac disorders are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They worsen shortness of breath and physical capacity and reduce the quality of life. Ultrasound assessment of cardiac function could contribute to assessing the severity of the disease. This st...

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Main Authors: Mekov E., Yanev N., Kurtelova N., Mihalova T., Yamakova Y., Petkov R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2022-12-01
Series:Acta Medica Bulgarica
Subjects:
copd
echocardiography
predictors
left ventricle
left atrium
exacerbations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2022-0035

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