Accelerated loss of trunk muscle density and size at L1 vertebral level in male patients with COPD.

Ying Wang,Sidong Li, Zhenyi Zhang, Shiqi Sun, Juntao Feng, Jinbiao Chen,Yigang Pei,Xianjing Peng

Frontiers in endocrinology（2022）

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Abstract

Men with COPD had accelerated muscle loss as well as increased fat infiltration. Compared to muscle quantity loss, the decline in muscle quality is much larger, indicating the importance of relevant interventions focusing on improving muscle quality.

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L1-trunk muscle,change,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,muscle density,muscle size

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