Sarcopenia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A study of prevalence and associated factors in Western Greek population
Conclusions: In conclusion, there is a 24.6% prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with COPD. Further research with larger samples would be indicated to clarify the precise association of specific characteristics of patients with sarcopenia and COPD.
Source: Lung India - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maria Tsekoura Elias Tsepis Evdokia Billis John Gliatis Source Type: research
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