Fat free mass is a major determinant of exercise tolerance in COPD patients

L. Malagrinò, F. Costa, D. Nieri, S. Antonelli, C. De Simone, G. De Cusatis, B. Vagaggini, P. L. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Rehabilitation: more than just exercise
Session: Rehabilitation: more than just exercise
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 615
Disease area: Airway diseases

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