Critical view on diagnosing muscle wasting by single frequency bio-electrical impedance in COPD

E. Rutten, M. Spruit, E. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Healthcare and treatment of COPD
Session: Healthcare and treatment of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3462
Disease area: Airway diseases

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E. Rutten, M. Spruit, E. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands). Critical view on diagnosing muscle wasting by single frequency bio-electrical impedance in COPD. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 3462

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