Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4204538 | Archivos de Bronconeumología | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic atherosclerosis seems to be related with poor lung function. This may be due to deteriorated bronchial circulation, but other mechanisms can also be involved. Lung function poorer than would be expected due to pulmonary reasons may indicate aortic atherosclerosis.
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Authors
Tapio Vehmas, Asta Hiltunen, Päivi Leino-Arjas, Päivi Piirilä,