Heart failure and COPD: Partners in crime?

ABSTRACT Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) are both common diseases with major impact and seem to coexist more frequently than expected from their separate population prevalences. However, estimates of combined prevalence must be interpreted carefully because of imp...

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Published in:Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) Vic.), 2010-08, Vol.15 (6), p.895-901
Main Authors: HANNINK, Jorien D.C., Van HELVOORT, Hanneke A.C., DEKHUIJZEN, P.N. Richard, HEIJDRA, Yvonne F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Comorbidity
epidemiology
Female
heart failure
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - epidemiology
Heart Failure - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - diagnosis
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - epidemiology
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - physiopathology
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Summary:ABSTRACT Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) are both common diseases with major impact and seem to coexist more frequently than expected from their separate population prevalences. However, estimates of combined prevalence must be interpreted carefully because of imperfections and difficulties in assessment of both diseases. This review aims to highlight HF prevalence in patients with COPD and vice versa, with a critical analysis of studies performed. First, definition, diagnosis, and prevalence of COPD and of HF will be discussed. Subsequently, an overview of important studies concerning combined prevalence with their limitations will be presented. Finally, pathogenic mechanisms and diagnostic considerations in clinical practice will be discussed.
ISSN:1323-7799
1440-1843
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2010.01776.x