Association of phase angle with sarcopenia and muscle function in patients with COPD: a case-control study
Neda Valisoltani,
Hamed Mohammadi,
Rasoul Aliannejad
et al.
Abstract:Background and aims
The predictive value of phase angle for sarcopenia diagnosis has been discussed for years. The present investigation was conducted to determine the association between phase angle and sarcopenia in patients with COPD.
Methods
In this case-control study, 222 smoker men were divided into healthy and COPD groups. COPD was diagnosed by a pulmonologist through spirometry. Anthropometric indices, phase angle, muscle function, sarcopen… Show more
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