The increased aortic PW in patients with osteoporosis and the association with systemic inflammation suggest that age-related bone and ascular changes occur prematurely in COPD.

• 具有骨质疏松的患者其主动脉PW增加，以及与系统性炎症的相关性，均表明COPD患者过早出现骨和血管的改变与年龄相关。