Exercise capacity of cirrhotic patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome
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Exercise capacity of cirrhotic patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome.
INTRODUCTION Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is characterized by a clinical triad of liver disease and/or portal hypertension, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and abnormal arterial oxygenation. These conditions can worsen muscle strength, exercise capacity and functionality in the affected population. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare exercise capacity, functional conditi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Hepatology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1665-2681
DOI: 10.1016/s1665-2681(19)31276-1