EK Ucar

Serum RDW Level of COPD Patients and the Characteristics of the Exacerbation

DOI:

10.7727.wimj/2016.367

Synopsis:

Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of hemogram. Nearly one third of COPD patients have increased RDW levels and exitus rates are higher in this group. It is suggested that elevated RDW might be related with increased mortality in COPD patients.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of red blood cell size heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the RDW level and characteristics of the COPD exacerbations.

Received:

13 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

07 Sep, 2016

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e-Published: 09 Sep, 2016

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The Role of Cardioselective Beta Blockers in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test and Echocardiography in COPD Patients

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.348

Synopsis:

Physicians are still reluctant to use β-blockers in COPD patients as it is a contraindication. Previous studies evaluating pulmonary function test showed that β-blockers could be used in patients with COPD. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of cardioselective β-blockers on cardiopulmonary capacity during exercise. A novel test, CPET, is used in our study.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of cardioselective β-blockers in echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET) in COPD patients.

Received:

07 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

12 Aug, 2016

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ucar_et_al-cardioselective_beta-blokers_vs_copd.pdf

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Keywords:

Echocardiography

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test