Differences between remaining ability and loss of capacity in maximum aerobic impairment

Differences between remaining ability and loss of capacity in maximum aerobic impairment

In the evaluation of exercise intolerance of patients with respiratory diseases the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) have proposed similar classifications for rating aerobic impairment using maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) normalized for total body weight (ml...

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Main Authors: J.A. Neder, L.E. Nery, E. Bagatin, S.R. Lucas, M.S. Anção, D.Y. Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 1998-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
disability evaluation
work capacity
exercise tolerance
oxygen consumption
occupational diseases
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