High risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Aortic stiffness, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, was raised among patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency vs. patients with COPD or healthy individuals, according to study results.“We have found that traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as smoking, may not account for all cardiovascular disease risk in patients with the condition, alpha-1 antitrypsin