Noninvasive assessment of respiratory muscle strenght and activity in myotonic dystrophy

Guilherme Fregonezi (Natal/RN, Brazil), Guilherme Fregonezi, Morgana Araujo Evangelista, Fernando Dias, Mario Emilio Dourado Jr., Illia Nadine Dantas Florentino Lima, Vanessa Resqueti, Andrea Aliverti

Source: International Congress 2016 – From cardiopulmonary interaction to locomotor muscles and dyspnoea in health and disease
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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