Comparison of 2- versus 6-minute walking test in patients with severe COPD

Rainer Gloeckl (Schoenau am Koenigssee, Germany), Rainer Gloeckl, Inga Heinzelmann, Sebastian Teschler, Klaus Kenn

Source: International Congress 2015 – New insights into exercise and muscle performance
Session: New insights into exercise and muscle performance
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4592
Disease area: Airway diseases

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