Undiagnosed heart failure in elderly COPD patients does not affect the diffusion capacity

N. Stigter, F. Rutten, P. Zanen, J. W. Lammers (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Lung function in respiratory disease
Session: Lung function in respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 925
Disease area: Airway diseases

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N. Stigter, F. Rutten, P. Zanen, J. W. Lammers (Utrecht, Netherlands). Undiagnosed heart failure in elderly COPD patients does not affect the diffusion capacity. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 925

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