Supine abdominal contribution: Index of diaphragmatic weakness (DW) in amyotrophic lateral sclesoris (ALS)

Antonella LoMauro (Milan, Italy), Antonella Lo Mauro, Paolo Banfi, Andrea Aliverti

Source: International Congress 2016 – Respiratory muscles and airways function: from physiology to clinical implications
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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