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Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular events, which can be linked to endothelial dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether noninvasive ventilation (NIV) acutely changes endothelial function in hospitalized AECOPD patients. Twenty-one AECOPD patients were assessed in a hospital ward setting from 24 to 48h after admission. NIV was applied using a ventilator with bilevel pressure support. Before and after NIV protocol, patient