Box 2 Clinical notes II: note of the influence of lung function on cardiovascular comorbidity.
Decreased pulmonary function is closely associated with an increased risk of CVD |
Hyperinflation can render a compression effect on the heart, creating unfavorable conditions for myocardial function |
Association between lung function and possibility of disease occurrence has been demonstrated for the whole spectrum of CVD, including cerebrovascular disease |
CVD, cardiovascular disease.