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Myocardial performance index correlates with the BODE index and affects quality of life in COPD patients

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: COPD, a systemic illness associated with the impairment of different organs, affects patient prognosis and quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between right ventricle (RV) function, the BODE (body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea,...

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Autores principales: Tannus-Silva, Daniela Graner Schuwartz, Masson-Silva, João Batista, Ribeiro, Lays Silva, Conde, Marcus Barreto, Rabahi, Marcelo Fouad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5033620/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27695314
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S110779

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