Generalized muscle dysfunction in COPD and chronic heart failure independent of disease severity

H. R. Gosker, F. M. E. Franssen, F. Ellens, P. R. Heuts, N. H. M. K. Lencer, E. M. F. Wouters, A. M. W. J. Schols (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - COPD
Session: COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1315
Disease area: Airway diseases

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