Highly elevated C-reactive protein levels in obese patients with COPD: a fat chance?
Obese BMI is associated with highly elevated CRP levels in patients with COPD. These findings are suggestive for an adipocyte-induced systemic inflammation in COPD.
Temporary suppression of vagally mediated AF, for at least 1 week, was achieved with botulinum toxin injection in this canine model. This effect might be associated with reduced dispersion of effective refractory period. A temporary autonomic block using botulinum toxin might be a novel therapeutic option for several clinical conditions such as post-cardiac surgery AF.