Reduced pulmonary function is associated with aortic stiffness in men free of cardiovascular diseases

M. Zureik, A. Benetos, C. Neukirch, P. Ducimetière (Villejuif, Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Different aspects of COPD epidemiology
Session: Different aspects of COPD epidemiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3220
Disease area: Airway diseases

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