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Lung Function and Cardiovascular Risk

Gunnar Engström, Peter Lind, Bo Hedblad, Per Wollmer, Lars Stavenow, Lars Janzon, Folke Lindgärde

Circulation · 2002 · 263 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

FVC is significantly and inversely associated with plasma levels of inflammation-sensitive plasma proteins. This relationship contributes to but cannot fully explain the increased cardiovascular risk among men with low FVC.

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