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Haemodynamics and Gas Exchange, Irrespective of Hypoxia, in Severe Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Function in Chronic Lung Disease

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In recent years much attention has been paid to the role of pulmonary haemodynamics and right ventricular function in the course of hypoxic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1 Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale have been recognized as important prognostic factors.2

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Zuiderziekenhuis, Rotterdam, Netherlands

    A. Dees, P. N. Van Es & P. W. de Leeuw

  2. Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Zuiderziekenhuis, Rotterdam, Netherlands

    M. Heysteeg

  3. Department of Internal Medicine, Ikaziaziekenhuis, Rotterdam, Netherlands

    A. Dees

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  1. Institute of Physiological Regulations, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechoslovakia

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  2. Department of Cardiology, S. Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan, Italy

    M. Morpurgo

  3. Division of Cardiology, Clinica del Lavoro Foundation, Institute of Care and Research, Medical Center of Rehabilitation, Montescano, Pavia, Italy

    R. Tramarin

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Dees, A., Van Es, P.N., Heysteeg, M., de Leeuw, P.W. (1992). Haemodynamics and Gas Exchange, Irrespective of Hypoxia, in Severe Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In: Ježek, V., Morpurgo, M., Tramarin, R. (eds) Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Function in Chronic Lung Disease. Current Topics in Rehabilitation. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3853-2_15

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