Prevalence and Prognosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among 8167 Middle Eastern Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Abstract

In this large cohort of patients with ACS, the prevalence of COPD was 5.3%. Atypical presentation is common among COPD patients, and this may result in delayed therapy. ACS in COPD patients was associated with higher risk of heart failure and major bleeding complications without increased risk of in-hospital mortality.