Generic exercise rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure

Background: Exertional breathlessness and fatigue are common disabling symptoms of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Chronic Heart Failure (CHF). The mechanisms behind these symptoms are similar including skeletal muscle dysfunction. Exercise training at least partially...

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Main Author: Evans, Rachael Andrea
Other Authors: Morgan, Mike
Published: University of Leicester 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.509251