Abstract:Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a well-known respiratory system disorder impacting patient's morbidity and mortality. Many COPD patients die from cardiovascular diseases. Criteria of arterial stiffness might be the early clue for cardiovascular affection in COPD patients. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of arterial stiffness as an early subclinical change in stable mild to moderate COPD patients. Results: This cross-sectional study included 80 mild-to-moderate COPD patie… Show more
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