Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6241402 | Respiratory Medicine | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In a cohort with moderate to severe COPD and normal LVEF, TV E/A was associated with 6MWT distance after adjusting for relevant demographic and medical covariates. RV diastolic dysfunction may independently contribute to exercise intolerance in COPD.
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Brett E. Fenster, Kristen E. Holm, Howard D. Weinberger, Kerrie L. Moreau, Kimberly Meschede, James D. Crapo, Barry J. Make, Russell Bowler, Frederick S. Wamboldt, Karin F. Hoth,