Sarcopenia is associated with cardiovascular risk in men with COPD, independent of adiposity
Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), but its relationship with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has not been fully determined. This study is aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and risk fo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-022-02109-3 |