Peak exercise capacity in patients with COPD. A comparison of three different test protocols

H. Arnardottir, H. Hedenstrom, M. Emtner, K. Larsson, G. Boman (Uppsala, Stockholm, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - New insights into pulmonary rehabilitation and COPD
Session: New insights into pulmonary rehabilitation and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3852
Disease area: Airway diseases

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