Abstract
Cardiopulmonary diseases are the leading causes of death in Brazil, accounting for an average of 20% of deaths in the age group above 30 years of age. Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) share similar signs and symptoms, and they often coexist, leading to poorer prognosis as well as a greater challenge in diagnosis and therapeutic processes. One of…