Validation and comparison of reference equations for the 6-min walk distance test

Cote C. G., Casanova C., Marin J. M., Lopez M. V., Pinto-Plata V., de Oca M. M., Dordelly L. J., Nekach H., Celli B. R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 31: 571-578
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Airway diseases

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