The effect of moderate altitude on pulmonary function tests, CO diffusion capacity, blood gases and QT dispersion in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

S. Atis, A. Yazar, B. Tutluoglu (Mersin, Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Pulmonary hypertension (miscellanea)
Session: Pulmonary hypertension (miscellanea)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2821

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