Peripheral endothelial function is positively associated with maximal aerobic capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Patients with COPD are frequently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Peripheral endothelial dysfunction is an underlying mechanism and can be used as an early marker of cardiovascular impairment. To date, little is known on the association between peripheral endothelial dysfunction, cardiovascular risk factors and measurements of exercise capacity in patients with COPD. Therefore, we aimed to determine the relation between endothelial function and patient characteristics, cardiovascular risk factors and (micro)vascular and functional performance in patient with CODP.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - July 21, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Anouk W. Vaes, Martijn A. Spruit, Jan Theunis, Emiel F.M. Wouters, Patrick De Boever Source Type: research