What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors among stable COPD patients.

January 9, 2026Egyptian Journal of BronchologyOpen Access

Screening of cardiovascular disorders among stable COPD patients

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Observational. Population: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (n=100). Primary outcome: Incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among stable COPD patients.

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Key result

30% of stable COPD patients were diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the significant burden of cardiovascular comorbidities in this population.

Authors

AEAmira Abdelgalil Elkholy MHMohamed Sayed Hantera AAAyman Hassan Abd-El-Zaher

Discussion

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Implication

Observational study evaluates cardiovascular disease incidence in stable COPD patients, highlighting crucial screening needs.

Key Points

This study aims to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors among stable COPD patients.
Observational cross-sectional study with 100 stable COPD patients
History taking and clinical examination conducted
Spirometric assessments and various diagnostic tests performed
Logistic regression analysis to identify independent risk predictors
74% of patients exhibited cardiovascular risk factors
30% diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic heart disease (22%)
Pulmonary hypertension observed in 44% of participants
Dyslipidemia identified as a significant risk predictor for cardiovascular diseases

Study Design

Type

Observational (n=100)

Multicenter

PICO

Population

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (n=100)

Primary Outcome

Incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among stable COPD patients

Limitations

Cross-sectional design limits causal inference
Single center study may affect generalizability
Small sample size compared to larger epidemiological studies

Cite This Study

Elkholy et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (n=100). 30% of stable COPD patients were diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the significant burden of cardiovascular comorbidities in this population.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69612fe730ef6c21f6853fd3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-025-00504-0

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