A Literature Review on the Coexisting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Heart Failure

Tasniem Tasha; Anjali Desai; Anjana Bajgain; Asna Ali; Chandrani Dutta; Khadija Pasha; Salomi Paul; Muhammad S Abbas; Sondos T Nassar; Lubna Mohammed

doi:10.7759/cureus.47895

A Literature Review on the Coexisting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Heart Failure

Cureus. 2023 Oct 29;15(10):e47895. doi: 10.7759/cureus.47895. eCollection 2023 Oct.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
² Psychology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
³ Family Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
⁴ Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
⁵ Psychiatry, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
⁶ Medicine and Surgery, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.

Abstract

The convergence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) is a prevalent yet often overlooked medical scenario. This coexistence poses diagnostic challenges due to symptom similarities. This comprehensive review extensively examines the impact of COPD and HF on pharmacological management. Furthermore, the concurrent presence of these conditions amplifies both mortality rates and societal financial strain. Addressing these intertwined ailments necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. Within this review, we delve into the foundational mechanisms, diagnostic intricacies, and available management choices for these closely related conditions.

Keywords: coexistent disease; copd: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; heart failure; management; mortality.

Publication types

Review