Longitudinal change in ultrasound-derived rectus femoris cross-sectional area in COPD.

Timothy O JenkinsSuhani PatelGeorge D EdwardsClaire Marie NolanJane CanavanSamantha KonSarah JonesRuth E BarkerHannah LittlemoreMatthew MaddocksWilliam D C Man

Published in: ERJ open research (2024)

There is a statistically significant decrease in ultrasound-derived RFCSA over 12 months in people with stable COPD, but this decrease does not correlate with change in quadriceps strength, exercise capacity, FFM or lower limb function.

Keyphrases

lower limb
cross sectional
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
magnetic resonance imaging
physical activity
high intensity
ultrasound guided
contrast enhanced ultrasound
air pollution