Effect of inhaled glucocorticosteroids on endothelial function and pulmonary and cardiac haemodynamics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of important problems of public healthcare. The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of beclomethazone on endothelial function (endothelin-1 level and results of Celermajer's test) and ultrasound parameters of pulmonary and central circulation in 42 COPD patients. Endothelium dysfunction was found in 66% of patients. It improved after antiinflammatory treatment. The improvement in myocardial diastolic function and decrease in systolic pulmonary artery pressure were revealed after 3-month beclomethazone therapy.