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Shared Risk Factors Aging Cigarette smoking Physical inactivity How COPD Drives Cardiovascular Disease Persistent systemic inflammation endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation & pro-thrombotic state Impaired gas exchange arterial hypoxemia & myocardial hypoxia contractility, arrhythmias Lung hyperinflation venous return, compressed pulmonary vessels reduced cardiac output Exertional dyspnea reduced physical activity (often worsened by anxiety & depression) CV risk How CVD Worsens COPD Outcomes Alveolar & bronchial edema from LV dysfunction airflow limitation Post-capillary pulmonary hypertension Reduced skeletal muscle oxygen delivery further inactivity & deconditioning Take-home Message COPD is not just a lung disease
The agent then puts out another random two of the three ingredients, and the cycle repeats
For many, tobacco feels like just a habit, something to take the edge off stress or boredom
Work related to Goal 4 of the SUTPP is essential to combat targeted efforts from the tobacco industry to eliminate these disparities and work toward health equity
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, accelerated heart rate, and dizziness