MHR as a promising predictor for coronary artery disease in COPD patients: Insights from a retrospective nomogram study.

Background And Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently co-occurs with coronary artery disease (CAD), adversely affecting patients morbidity and mortality. Identifying new risk factors for CAD in COPD patients is essential for improving clinical management and patients outcomes.

Methods: This retrospective case-control study analyzed 406 COPD patients who underwent coronary artery computed tomography angiography (CCTA).