Intensity and physiological responses to the six-minute walk test in middle-aged and older adults: A comparison with cardiopulmonary exercise testing

E. Sperandio, A. Matheus, V. Lauria, F. Almeida, D. Santos, R. Pereira, V. Almeida, M. Silveira, M. Romiti, A. Gagliardi, R. Arantes, V. Dourado (Santos, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Clinical exercise physiology in health and COPD
Session: Clinical exercise physiology in health and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2111
Disease area: Airway diseases

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