Body composition by bioelectrical impedance predicts mortality in COPD patients

F. Slinde, A. Grönberg, C. P. Engström, L. Hulthén, S. Larsson (Gothenburg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Systemic effects of COPD
Session: Systemic effects of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4199
Disease area: Airway diseases

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