Correlation between tomographic quadriceps mass, quality of life, 6-minute-walk-test and shuttle test in COPD patients

M. L. Gallegos, R. Sandoval, V. Falcon, M. E. Dominguez (Mexico City, Mexico)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessment in COPD patients
Session: Assessment in COPD patients
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 473
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. L. Gallegos, R. Sandoval, V. Falcon, M. E. Dominguez (Mexico City, Mexico). Correlation between tomographic quadriceps mass, quality of life, 6-minute-walk-test and shuttle test in COPD patients. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 473

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