The lack of a testable model explaining how ventilation is regulated in different exercise
conditions has been repeatedly acknowledged in the field of exercise physiology. Yet, this …

Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. There can be
many reasons that cause MI, such as a sedentary lifestyle, a disordered diet, harmful habits …

Background Unilateral diaphragm dysfunction (UDD) is an underdiagnosed cause of
dyspnoea. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is the only conservative treatment for UDD, but …

Mutual interactions between the diaphragm and lung transplantation (LTx) are known to
exist. Before LTx, many factors can exert notable impact on the diaphragmatic function, such …

Background Sitting to supine fall in vital capacity (∆ VC) is commonly used to screen for
diaphragmatic dysfunction (DD), but the predictive threshold value varies. This systematic …

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis, resulting from nerve or muscle injuries, is an uncommon
phenomenon often missed due to its asymptomatic nature. This condition can lead to …

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is used across various pathology domains to improve
respiratory function. Limited literature exists which demonstrates IMT benefit among patients …

La insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) es una condición que afecta a millones de personas en todo
el mundo, especialmente a aquellos de edad avanzada. En América Latina, hay diversos …

Dyspnea and exercise intolerance are common in chronic respiratory diseases and
significantly contribute to poor quality of life. Respiratory muscle dysfunction is one of …

BACKGROUND Diaphragmatic dysfunction is an underdiagnosed cause of dyspnea.
Patients with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis can be asymptomatic or present with …