Prognostic value of the post-exercise heart rate recovery and BHDE-index in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract Background The BODE index, consisting of body mass index (B), airflow obstruction (O), dyspnea score (D), and exercise capacity (E), can predict outcomes in COPD. However, when spirometry was restricted to prevent cross-infection such as COVID-19 pandemic, a modified index would be needed....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02557-7 |