Slow breathing improves cardiovascular control and respiratory efficiency at no increase in metabolic cost

L. Bernardi, R. Balsamo, B. Binazzi, R. Bianchi, M. Agnesi, F. Gigliotti, G. Scano (Pavia, Florence, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Cardiovascular and respiratory control in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Cardiovascular and respiratory control in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2035
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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