Lung hyperinflation does not impair central and peripheral blood flow adaptation to rhythmic knee extension exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung hyperinflation has been suggested to reduce cardiac output (Qc) and impede peripheral blood flow, thereby contributing to reduced peak oxygen utilization (VO2) and exercise intolerance ob...
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McGill University
2009
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