Optimal management of heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical challenges

Cuthbert, J. J., Pellicori, P. and Clark, A. L. (2022) Optimal management of heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical challenges. International Journal of General Medicine, 15, pp. 7961-7975. (doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S295467) (PMID:36317097) (PMCID:PMC9617562)

Abstract

Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common causes of breathlessness which frequently co-exist; one potentially exacerbating the other. Distinguishing between the two can be challenging due to their similar symptomatology and overlapping risk factors, but a timely and correct diagnosis is potentially lifesaving. Modern treatment for HF can substantially improve symptoms and prognosis for many patients and may have beneficial effects for patients with COPD. Conversely, while many inhaled treatments for COPD can improve symptoms and reduce exacerbations, there is conflicting evidence regarding the safety of some inhaled treatments for COPD in patients with HF. Here we explore the overlap between HF and COPD, examine the effect of one condition on the other, and address the challenges of managing patients with both conditions.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Dr. Pellicori has received a research grant (Scotland Grant) from Heart Research UK (RG2676/18/21). The authors would like to thank Dr Michael Crooks of the Respiratory Research Group at the Hull York Medical School for his advice while drafting the manuscript.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Pellicori, Dr Pierpaolo
• Authors: Cuthbert, J. J., Pellicori, P., and Clark, A. L.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
• Journal Name: International Journal of General Medicine
• Publisher: Dove Press
• ISSN: 1178-7074
• ISSN (Online): 1178-7074
• Published Online: 25 October 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Cuthbert et al
• First Published: First published in International Journal of General Medicine 15: 7961-7975
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License