A practical guide to bioelectrical impedance analysis using the example of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a simple, inexpensive, quick and non-invasive technique for measuring body composition. The clinical benefit of BIA can be further enhanced by combining it with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA). However, the...

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Main Authors: Mattiucci-Guehlke Muriel, Kroker Axel, Walter-Kroker Anja, Glaab Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/35