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On-demand webinar: COPD and cardiovascular risk: The deadly duo

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly symptomatic condition with physical and emotional impacts that greatly reduce quality of life and increase mortality risk.1 Cardiovascular events are common in people with COPD, and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the weeks following an acute COPD exacerbation.2,3

Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk

In this clinical audit, you will identify patients with COPD who have a history of moderate to severe exacerbations in the past 12 months and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. You will consider how your patient’s self-management behaviours, inhaled COPD medications and prescribed non-pharmacological treatments could be further optimised, in line with evidence-based guidelines, to improve symptom control and reduce the risk of further exacerbations.