The action of L-carnitine on the intercostal muscles mass in patients with COPD respiratory insufficiency in I.C.U.

G. Tsoros, M. Michail, P. Pierides, E. Logotheti, K. Mandragos (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Novel physiotherapeutic interventions in medical, surgical and neurological conditions
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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