Parasternal muscle contractility increases with aminophylline

J. Jagers, B. Rothwell, P. Easton (Calgary, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session: Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2123
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. Jagers, B. Rothwell, P. Easton (Calgary, Canada). Parasternal muscle contractility increases with aminophylline. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 2123

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