Evaluation for airway obstruction in adult patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

CONCLUSION: Chronic respiratory disease in patients with stable IHD is frequent but often missed due to overlap of symptoms. Spirometry is a simple tool to recognize the underlying pulmonary condition and patients respond favorably with appropriate treatment.
PMID: 29716705 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Indian Heart J - March 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mahendra M, S SK, Desai N, Bs J, Pa M Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research