Defining the relationship between COPD and CVD: what are the implications for clinical practice?
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are arguably the most important comorbidities in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CVDs are common in people with COPD, and their …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CVDs are common in people with COPD, and their …
Cardiovascular disease in COPD: mechanisms
JD Maclay, W MacNee - Chest, 2013 - Elsevier
It is now well established that cardiovascular disease contributes significantly to both
morbidity and mortality in COPD. Shared risk factors for cardiovascular disease and COPD …
morbidity and mortality in COPD. Shared risk factors for cardiovascular disease and COPD …
A plug-and-play platform of ratiometric bioluminescent sensors for homogeneous immunoassays
Y Ni, BJHM Rosier, EA van Aalen… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Heterogeneous immunoassays such as ELISA have become indispensable in modern
bioanalysis, yet translation into point-of-care assays is hindered by their dependence on …
bioanalysis, yet translation into point-of-care assays is hindered by their dependence on …
Systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a population-based study
F Garcia-Rio, M Miravitlles, JB Soriano, L Muñoz… - Respiratory …, 2010 - Springer
Background Elevated circulating levels of several inflammatory biomarkers have been
described in selected patient populations with COPD, although less is known about their …
described in selected patient populations with COPD, although less is known about their …
The metabolic syndrome in patients with chronic bronchitis and COPD: frequency and associated consequences for systemic inflammation and physical inactivity
H Watz, B Waschki, A Kirsten, KC Müller, G Kretschmar… - Chest, 2009 - Elsevier
Background The metabolic syndrome is a condition frequently found among individuals> 60
years of age. It predisposes affected individuals to systemic inflammation and physical …
years of age. It predisposes affected individuals to systemic inflammation and physical …
Increased arterial stiffness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mechanism for increased cardiovascular risk
Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a 2–3-fold
increase in the risk of ischaemic heart disease, stroke and sudden death. The mechanisms …
increase in the risk of ischaemic heart disease, stroke and sudden death. The mechanisms …
Influenza and COPD mortality protection as pleiotropic, dose-dependent effects of statins
FJ Frost, H Petersen, K Tollestrup, B Skipper - Chest, 2007 - Elsevier
Background Published data on antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of statins
suggest they may reduce mortality risks associated with an unchecked immune response to …
suggest they may reduce mortality risks associated with an unchecked immune response to …
The value of blood cytokines and chemokines in assessing COPD
E Bradford, S Jacobson, J Varasteh, AP Comellas… - Respiratory …, 2017 - Springer
Background Blood biomarkers are increasingly used to stratify high risk chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients; however, there are fewer studies that have …
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients; however, there are fewer studies that have …
Should we view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease differently after ECLIPSE?. A clinical perspective from the study team
Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) seems to be a heterogeneous
disease with a variable course. Objectives: We wished to characterize the heterogeneity and …
disease with a variable course. Objectives: We wished to characterize the heterogeneity and …
The value of C-reactive protein as a marker of systemic inflammation in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
F Karadag, S Kirdar, AB Karul, E Ceylan - European Journal of Internal …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Systemic aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
include oxidative stress and altered circulating levels of inflammatory mediators and acute …
include oxidative stress and altered circulating levels of inflammatory mediators and acute …