Assessment of Electrocardiographic and Echocardiographic Changes in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with significant cardiovascular morbidity. Electrocardiographic (ECG) and echocardiographic assessments can provide insights into the cardiac complications arising in COPD patients.

Objective: This study aims to assess the electrocardiographic and echocardiographic changes in patients with COPD and to determine their correlation with disease severity.

Material and Methods: A total of 60 patients diagnosed with COPD as per the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria were enrolled from the Department of Medicine in a tertiary care hospital. Detailed clinical evaluations, ECG, and echocardiographic assessments were conducted.

Results: The study identified various ECG and echocardiographic abnormalities in the COPD cohort. Table 1 summarizes the key findings regarding heart rate, rhythm abnormalities, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left atrial size, and pulmonary artery pressure.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the significant cardiac involvement in COPD patients, highlighting the need for regular cardiovascular monitoring in this population.

Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Electrocardiography, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular risk, Pulmonary function.