P6.11 THE FRAMINGHAM RISK SCORE IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and mortality beyond that attributable to smoking. Increased arterial stiffness has been identified in COPD, however it prognostic value has not been established. The Framingham r...

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Main Authors: Nichola Gale*, Margaret Munnery, Ali Albaratti, Dennis Shale, John Cockcroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930639/view