ERS International Congress, Milan 2017

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Respiratory muscles: evaluation and pathophysiology

Thematic Poster
Chairs: C. Spengler (Zürich, Switzerland), M. Hayot (Montpellier Cédex 5, France), E. Barreiro Portela (Barcelona, Spain), I. Almendros (Barcelona, Spain)

Near-infrared spectroscopy and indocyanine green derived blood flow index for noninvasive measurement of muscle perfusion during exercise in COPD. Z. Louvaris (Leuven, Belgium)
Generation of in-vivo length-tension curve in severe COPD with magnetic stimulation J. Jagers (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Effects of umeclidinium/vilanterol (UME/VIL) versus umeclidinium (UME) on exertional dyspnea and respiratory mechanics in moderate COPD A. Elbehairy (Alexandria, Egypt)
Non-invasive assessment of diaphragm contractility using surface mechanomyography in healthy subjects M. Lozano García (Sant Vicenç dels Horts, Spain)
Diaphragm excursion in Duchenne muscolar distrophy (DMD) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) F. Pennati (Milano, MI, Italy)
Is there correlation between the medical Research Council and phrenic nerve conduction? R. Kammoun (Sfax, Tunisia)
Diaphragm pacing improves survival in a select group of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. T. Lacin (Istanbul, Turkey)
Lung function in seated and supine positions to predict diaphragm weakness in diaphragmatic paralysis V. Iamonti (Sao Paulo/Sp, Brazil)
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure vs. Inspiratory Endurance Test to assess ventilatory dysfunction in patients with early stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and compare with a control group. A pilot study V. Iamonti (Sao Paulo/Sp, Brazil)
Influence of diaphragmatic control during sniff nasal inspiratory pressure on electrical activity and maximum relaxation rate of respiratory muscles in healthy subjects G. Fregonezi (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)
Developing a new ultrasonic method to assess diaphragm movement and comparing the accuracy with existing methods. S. Helbo Skaarup (Hjortshøj, Denmark)
One-month repeatability of quadriceps force elicited by magnetic stimulation of the femoral nerve G. Pellegrino (Milano, Italy)
Acute effects of Positive Expiratory Pressure on pulmonary dynamic hyperinflation in patients with COPD E. Gomes (SAO PAULO/SP, Brazil)
Effects of maximal volitional hyperpnoea on single-leg knee-extensor exercise tolerance R. Needham (Nottingham, United Kingdom)
Inspiratory capacity during exercise in patients with diaphragmatic paralysis A. Brandão Galotti Panico (SAO PAULO/SP, Brazil)
Effect of vitamin D supplementation on exercise-induced  laryngeal obstruction in elite athletes R. Ambrosanio (Torino , Italy)
Inspiratory muscle strength training on exercise induced laryngeal obstruction, a qualitative assessment of effect. H. Clemm (Nesttun, Norway)
Time-course of changes to intrathoracic pressure induced by CPAP in normal subjects M. Apps (Brentwood, United Kingdom)
Apnoea and postural equilibrium: at which lung volume? L. Clavel (Paris, France)
Effects of inspiratory muscle training and aerobic training on inspiratory muscle strength in chronic systolic heart failure patients: a pilot study P. Fernandes Trevizan (CAMPINAS/SP, Brazil)