Maximal and submaximal exercise tests in the evaluation of 8 weeks of inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD

M. A. Akkermans, E. C. Creutzberg, P. P. Janssen, E. F. M. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Assessment and outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Assessment and outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1585
Disease area: Airway diseases

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