Monday, June 3, 2013

"Cardiovascular Safety of Inhaled Long-Acting Bronchodilators in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" 
JAMA IM May 20
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1689974
"Conclusions and Relevance  Among older individuals with COPD, new use of long-acting β-agonists and anticholinergics is associated with similar increased risks of cardiovascular events. Close monitoring of COPD patients requiring long-acting bronchodilators is needed regardless of drug class."

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