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Factors contributing to muscle wasting and dysfunction in COPD patients
Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from exercise intolerance. In about 40% of the patients exercise capacity is limited by alterations in skeletal muscle rather than pulmonary problems. Indeed, COPD is often associated with muscle wasting and a slow-to-fast shift...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2007
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2695204/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18229567 |