Atherosclerosis in subjects with COPD is independently determined by the degree of airflow limitation

L. Vanfleteren, F. Franssen, M. Spruit, M. Groenen, E. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The best abstracts in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: The best abstracts in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1675
Disease area: Airway diseases

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