Mortality of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With COPD and Preceding Hospitalization for Acute Exacerbation

BackgroundAcute exacerbation (AE) of COPD may be accompanied by the deterioration of cardiovascular comorbidities, as evidenced by the increased incidence of acute cardiovascular events.Research QuestionThe goal of this study was to determine whether preceding AE might be associated with mortality of cardiovascular events.Study Design and MethodsUsing a health insurance research database in Taiwan, patients with COPD were identified who...