A 4-min, self-paced step test to assess exercise impairment in COPD patients GOLD I-to-IV

M. Gomes, B. Amorim, M. Rodrigues, M. Oliveira, M. Almeida, A. Acedo, A. Souza, T. Cunha, J.A. Neder (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Exercise capacity: from elite athletes to severe impairment
Session: Exercise capacity: from elite athletes to severe impairment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 840
Disease area: Airway diseases

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