Predictive value of positional change in vital capacity to identify diaphragm dysfunction

M. Brault (Montréal, Canada), C. Poirier (Montréal, Canada), B. Dubé (Montréal, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Exercise testing and respiratory muscles in various diseases
Session: Exercise testing and respiratory muscles in various diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 751
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