Factors predicting survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients on non-invasive ventilation

N. González, E. Prats, E. Giro, L. Mateu, J. Dorca, E. Farrero (Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Long-term NIV: children, neuromuscular patients and technical aspects
Session: Long-term NIV: children, neuromuscular patients and technical aspects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3853

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