Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and systemic inflammation: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.

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Abstract

Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and muscle wasting. Systemic inflammation may be involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders. A study was undertaken to determine whether systemic inflammation is present in stable COPD.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Thorax

Title: Thorax

Publisher: BMJ

ISSN: 0040-6376

ISSN (Print): 0040-6376

Publication date (Electronic): Jul 2004

Volume: 59

Issue: 7

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[1 ] The James Hogg iCAPTURE Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research, St Paul's Hospital, Room 368A, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6A 1Y6.

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DOI: 10.1136/thx.2003.019588

PMC ID: 1747070

PubMed ID: 15223864

SO-VID: 7e8bb3de-488e-426a-8881-788809e4534c

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