JOURNAL ARTICLE

Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke after Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Kieran RothnieOlivia ConnellHana MüllerováLiam SmeethNeil PearceIan DouglasJennifer K Quint

Year: 2018 Journal:   Annals of the American Thoracic Society Vol: 15 (8)Pages: 935-946   Publisher: American Thoracic Society

Abstract

Acute exacerbations of COPD are associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke within 28 days of their onset. Several patient characteristics were identified that are associated with these events.

Keywords:
Medicine Exacerbation Myocardial infarction Internal medicine Cardiology COPD Stroke (engine) Rate ratio Confidence interval

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Citation History

Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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