Echocardiographic Changes of the Left Ventricle and Left Atrium in COPD

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiac disorders are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They worsen shortness of breath and physical capacity and reduce the quality of life. Ultrasound assessment of cardiac function could contribute to assessing the severity of the disease. This study aimed to assess the prognostic significance of echocardiographic parameters on the rate of exacerbations and mortality.

Keywords

• copd
• echocardiography
• predictors
• left ventricle
• left atrium
• exacerbations