On the other hand, it is possible that because prior CVD is a major independent risk ... and multiple resource utilization measures used as markers of COPD severity. We did not have data on ...

Comparison measures of lung function and improved categorization of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk were among the key ...

Long-term changes in cardiac structure/function in patients with COPD varied by lung structure, with greater baseline WA linked to greater RV mass.

More than 220 patients with AATD were recruited to the study alongside patients with COPD and a control nonlung disease ...

Opens in a new tab or window No evidence-based guidelines for reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) following chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...

While there’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exercise can improve COPD symptoms and help you feel better. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ...

Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and responsible for around 25% of all CVD-related deaths ...

You’ll want to avoid possible irritants that can worsen COPD symptoms, especially if you also live with asthma or other allergies. Examples may include smoke, air pollution, and even colder ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with COPD last year after struggling with multiple symptoms. I quit smoking over 10 years ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have a ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a serious condition that affects the lungs, making it hard to breathe. It develops slowly over time and is often caused by damage to the airways and ...