Age of loss of walking ability in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A marker for the elective use of mechanical ventilation?

L. A. Tavares, M. T. Fonseca, L. B. Lasmar, R. C. Barbosa, T. B. Guimarães (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Exercise tests and emerging outcomes: defining the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Exercise tests and emerging outcomes: defining the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1233
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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