Heart attack risk doubles after COPD exacerbation, study finds

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 08:31 in Health & Medicine

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience an exacerbation have an increased risk for both myocardial infarctions (MI) and ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

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