The BODE Index prognostic score is an independent determinant of arterial stiffness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Introduction: COPD is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, independent of established risk factors. Arterial stiffness is a surrogate of cardiovascular risk and we sought to determine its relationship with COPD severity and prognosis in the ERICA (Evaluation of role of inflammation in airways disease) multi-site UK study: the largest cohort study focusing on cardiovascular manifestations in COPD.

Source: Artery Research - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marie Fisk, Nichola Gale, Divya Mohan, Carmel M. McEniery, Julia Forman, Charlotte E. Bolton, William MacNee, John R. Cockcroft, Joseph Cheriyan, Ruth Tal-Singer, Michael I. Polkey, Ian B. Wilkinson Source Type: research