BACKGROUNDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common and preventable disease, which has great implication on global health. It is acknowledged by WHO as a commonest cause of death worldwide. The major morbidity of COPD is due to its impact on cardiac performance. Right ventricular dysfunction is common in patients with COPD. Echocardiogram is a very simple and convenient bedside investigation to detect cardiac function and structure.
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