Article
Presence or Absence of Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is Associated With Distinct Phenotypes.
Archivos de bronconeumologia - 1 Apr 2021
Cruthirds Clayton L, van der Meij Barbara S, Wierzchowska-McNew Agata, Deutz Nicolaas E P, Engelen Mariëlle P K J
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Reduced skeletal muscle function and cognitive performance are common extrapulmonary features in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) but their connection remains unclear. Whether presence or absence of skeletal muscle dysfunction in COPD patients is linked to a specific phenotype consisting of reduced cognitive performance, comorbidities and nutritional and metabolic disturbances needs...
Topics
- Body Composition
- Humans
- Muscle Strength
- Muscle, Skeletal
- Phenotype
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive