The VE/VCO2 slope as a factor associated with the health status in patients with COPD

M. Hornikx, H. Vanremoortel, H. Demeyer, K. Debent, E. Balligand, L. Vrancken, M. Decramer, R. Gosselink, W. Janssens, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session: Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4393
Disease area: Airway diseases

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