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Insights From Invasive Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing of Patients With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Chest - 1 Aug 2021
Joseph Phillip, Arevalo Carlo, Oliveira Rudolf K F, Faria-Urbina Mariana, Felsenstein Donna, Oaklander Anne Louise, Systrom David M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) affects tens of millions worldwide; the causes of exertional intolerance are poorly understood. The ME/CFS label overlaps with postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) and fibromyalgia, and objective evidence of small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is reported in approximately 50% of POTS and fibromyalgia patients. RESEARCH QUESTION: Can invasive...
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