Sarcopenia is associated with cardiovascular risk in men with COPD, independent of adiposity.

Ah Young LeemYoung Sam KimKung Soo ChungMoo Suk ParkYoung Ae KangYoung-Mok ParkJi Ye Jung

Published in: Respiratory research (2022)

Sarcopenia was significantly associated with an increased risk for ASCVD in men with COPD, independent of central obesity and fat mass. High ASCVD risk was significantly associated with sarcopenia, particularly in participants with moderate to very severe airflow limitation.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
community dwelling
middle aged
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
adipose tissue
type diabetes
early onset
high fat diet induced
body mass index
drug induced