ECG CHANGES IN COPD- ASSESSING IT’S UTILITY FOR PREDICTING DISEASE SEVERITY

Abstract

Background- Both individuals with acute exacerbation of COPD and those with stable COPD 
showed a number of abnormalities on their ECG. Local data on acute exacerbations are, 
however, scarce. Therefore, in order to enhance the interpretation of ECG results, identify the 
related cardiac abnormality and appropriate therapy, and lower the risk of morbidity, this study 
aimed to identify ECG changes in COPD patients and to correlate it with the disease severity.