Abnormal pulmonary hemodynamics during exercise is associated with exercise capacity in COPD
Abstract Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a frequent complication in COPD and it is associated with decreased exercise capacity and poor prognosis. We hypothesized that even in COPD patients without significant PH at rest, abnormal pulmonary hemodynamics during exercise affect exercise capa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-022-02238-9 |