Repeated desaturation in 6 minute walk test increases risk for mortality in COPD patients

M. Waatevik (BERGEN, Norway)

Source: International Congress 2017 – COPD: risk factors and prognosis
Session: COPD: risk factors and prognosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1788
Disease area: Airway diseases

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