The assessment of endothelial dysfunction among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The aim of the research: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a multisystemic disease, one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. The aim of this research is to assess the level of the markers of endothelial dysfunction, vWf (von Willenbrand factor), and the exhaled nitric oxide (NO) among the patients with COPD and compare their level depending on the severity of COPD. Study design…