Frequency and functional translation of low muscle mass in overweight and obese patients with COPD.

Felipe Vilaça Cavallari MachadoMartijn A SpruitMiriam T J GroenenSarah Houben-WilkePaula P van MelickNidia A HernandesAnnemie M W J ScholsFabio PittaEmiel F M WoutersFrits M E Franssen

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

Approximately half of the overweight and obese patients with COPD have low muscle mass when applying age-gender-BMI-specific cut-offs. Low muscle mass is associated with worse functional outcomes in overweight and obese COPD patients.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
body mass index
prognostic factors
physical activity