Mills, N L Increased arterial stiffness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mechanism for increased cardiovascular risk. [electronic resource] - Thorax Apr 2008 - 306-11 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 1468-3296 Standard No.: 10.1136/thx.2007.083493 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Case-Control StudiesDeath, Sudden, Cardiac--etiologyElasticityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial Ischemia--etiologyProspective StudiesPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--complicationsPulseRadial Artery--physiologyRisk FactorsStroke--etiologyVascular Resistance--physiology