Understanding mechanisms of critical illness: skeletal and respiratory muscle dysfunction

T. Vassilakopoulos (Attiki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Acquired weakness in the intensive care unit: "the long and winding road" to regain a normal life
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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