Does peripheral arterial occlusive disease influence muscle strength and exercise capacity in COPD patients?

Does peripheral arterial occlusive disease influence muscle strength and exercise capacity in COPD patients?

Abstract Background The pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is complex and understanding of it has been changing in recent years, with regard to its multisystemic manifestations, especially peripheral dysfunction and its influence on intolerance to exercise. Objectives...

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Main Authors: Natacha Angélica da Fonseca Miranda, Cássia da Luz Goulart, Audrey Borghi e Silva, Dannuey Machado Cardoso, Dulciane Nunes Paiva, Renata Trimer, Andréa Lúcia Gonçalves da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV)
Series:Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
Subjects:
COPD
exercise test
exercise tolerance
peripheral arterial disease
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-54492017000400285&lng=en&tlng=en

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