The 6 minute walk test as a tool to predict survival in patients with IPF

R. A. Baumgartner, H. H. Leuchte, C. Neurohr, C. Eggler, J. Behr (Munich, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical management of interstitial lung disease
Session: Clinical management of interstitial lung disease
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 659
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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