Association of 6-minute walk distance and maximal work capacity assessed by ergometry in patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases

U. Ochmann, N. Kotschy-Lang, W. Raab, J. Kellberger, D. Nowak, R. Jörres (Munich, Falkenstein, Bad Reichenhall, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Limiting factors in exercise
Session: Limiting factors in exercise
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4438
Disease area: Airway diseases

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