Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are arguably the most important comorbidities in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CVDs are common in people with COPD, and their …

Elastic fibers are essential constituents of the extracellular matrix of higher vertebrates and
endow several tissues and organs including lungs, skin and blood vessels with elasticity …

It is now well established that cardiovascular disease contributes significantly to both
morbidity and mortality in COPD. Shared risk factors for cardiovascular disease and COPD …

The pathology and impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results from an
abnormal inflammatory process resulting in tissue damage with ineffective repair in …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease of the lung
associated with progressive airflow limitation and punctuated by episodes of acute …

Ageing is associated with a progressive degeneration of the tissues, which has a negative
impact on the structure and function of vital organs and is among the most important known …

Elastic fibers are extracellular components of higher vertebrates and confer elasticity and
resilience to numerous tissues and organs such as large blood vessels, lungs, and skin …

Background Coronary artery calcification is pathognomonic of coronary artery disease
(CAD). Whether CAD in patients with COPD is linked to lung function, functional capacity …

Rationale: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have elevated
cardiovascular risk, and myocardial injury is common during severe exacerbations. Little is …

Studies assessing the impact of extrinsic factors on skin aging have increased during the
last with the increase in life expectancy. Although most of the studies are about the sun …