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American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 06/25/09
Maclay J et al. - COPD is associated with increased arterial stiffness independent of cigarette smoke exposure. However, this abnormality is not explained by systemic endothelial dysfunction. Increased arterial stiffness may represent the mechanistic link between COPD and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with this condition.
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