| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6241354 | Respiratory Medicine | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This narrative review article 1) overviews the epidemiology of cerebral small vessel disease, stroke and cognitive impairment in patients with COPD; 2) discusses potential underlying mechanisms including aging, smoking, systemic inflammation, vasculopathy, hypoxia and genetic susceptibility; and 3) highlights areas requiring further research.
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Authors
Lies Lahousse, Henning Tiemeier, M. Arfan Ikram, Guy G. Brusselle,