Time-updated resting heart rate predicts mortality in patients with COPD

In conclusion, increased time-updated RHR is associated with higher mortality in COPD independent of oth er predictors and superior to baseline RHR. Increased RHR is linked to lung function, comorbidities and medication. Whether RHR is an effective treatment target in COPD, needs to be proven in controlled trials.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research