Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: potential role of KL-6 and systemic inflammation

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: potential role of KL-6 and systemic inflammation

Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, and fatal disease of the lungs. It is characterized by pulmonary and extrapulmonary comorbidities. So far, little is known as regards the prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities in IPF patients. This study aims to...

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Main Authors: Mohamed F. AbdelGhany, Waleed GamalEldin Khaleel, Asmaa Omar Ahmed, Ahmad BaheyElden Ahmed, Lamees M. Bakkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
KL-6
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Atrial fibrillation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-025-00364-8
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