THE CARDIAC EVALUATION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS

Dr. V.K. Tiwari; Dr. Rajesh Agrawal; Dr. Abhishek Kumar; Dr. Amit Kumar; Dr. Rishi Kumar Saini

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

THE CARDIAC EVALUATION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS

Dr. V. K. Tiwari, Dr. Rajesh Agrawal, Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Rishi Kumar Saini

Abstract :

 Objectives: To assess cardiac changes and severity in COPD patients. Methods: Electrocardiography was perform in 93 diagnosed cases of COPD who visited department of pulmonary medicine, rohilkhand medical college and hospital, bareilly. Results: out of 93 patients, 45% had mild, 29% had moderate, 16% had severe and 10% had very severe COPD. The frequency of cardiac abnormalities like: PH, TR, LVH and cor–pulmonale increases with increase in severity of COPD. Conclusion: All patients of COPD should undergo screening for cardiac complication by electrocardiography, as early detection of cardiac co–morbidities can reduce the risk of mortalities.