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Effect of enalapril on exercise cardiopulmonary performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A pilot study.
Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Jun 2010
Di Marco Fabiano, Guazzi Marco, Vicenzi Marco, Santus Pierachille, Cazzola Mario, Pappalettera Maria, Castellotti Paola, Centanni Stefano
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BACKGROUND: Some studies suggest that the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin system are activated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), potentially resulting in negative cardiopulmonary and muscular effects. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor on cardiopulmonary exercise performance in COPD...
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