Comparison of exercise capacity, pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength between patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger syndrome

R. Demir, H. N. Gurses, S. Ozyilmaz, S. Kucukoglu (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Assessment of physical activity, exercise, muscle function and clinical characteristics as outcomes in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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