Beta-blockers in patients with chronic obstructive disease and coexistent cardiac illnesses
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Beta-blockers in patients with chronic obstructive disease and coexistent cardiac illnesses
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prevalent condition commonly associated with cardiovascular diseases. When both are combined the prognosis of the patient worsens. One cornerstone therapy for most cardiac diseases is beta-blockade, however concerns about its potential harmful effects on airways function often restrains their use in patients with COPD and coexistent cardiac diseases. Whi...
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عنوان ژورنال: COPD Research and Practice
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2054-9040
DOI: 10.1186/s40749-015-0013-y