| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8662076 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We demonstrated a relationship between lung function impairment and LV wall stress in patients with COPD. This supports the hypothesis that LV impairment in COPD could be initiated or promoted, at least partly, by mechanical factors exerted by the lung disorder.
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Authors
Peter Alter, Rudolf A. Jörres, Henrik Watz, Tobias Welte, Sven Gläser, Holger Schulz, Robert Bals, Annika Karch, Emiel F.M. Wouters, Jørgen Vestbo, David Young, Claus F. Vogelmeier,