Respiratory muscle weakness increases dead ‐space ventilation ratio aggravating ventilation–perfusion mismatch during exercise in patients with chronic heart failure

ConclusionRespiratory muscle weakness was associated with an increased dead ‐space ventilation ratio aggravating ventilation–perfusion mismatch during exercise in patients with CHF.

Source: Respirology - November 14, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nobuaki Hamazaki, Takashi Masuda, Kentaro Kamiya, Ryota Matsuzawa, Kohei Nozaki, Emi Maekawa, Chiharu Noda, Minako Yamaoka ‐Tojo, Junya Ako Tags: Original Article Source Type: research