An index of walking work tolerance in COPD patients: a validation analysis

S. Kostianev, V. Hodgev, B. Marinov, K. Terziyski (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Exercise
Session: Exercise
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3737
Disease area: Airway diseases

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