Peak oxygen consumption is reduced in patients with sarcoidosis and is associated with the diffusion capacity of the lung and the left ventricular function

E. Gialafos, A. Kalianos, L. Velentza, M. Ilias, T. Vasiliki, M. Georgia, S. Sofia, A. Roula, E. Peros, C. Kostopoulos, A. Rapti (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Various backgrounds in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Various backgrounds in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 759
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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