Presence or Absence of Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is Associated With Distinct Phenotypes.

CONCLUSION: COPD patients with muscle dysfunction show characteristics of a cognitive - metabolic impairment phenotype, influenced by the presence of hypoxia, whereas those with normal muscle function present a phenotype of metabolic syndrome and mood disturbances.
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Source: Archivos de Bronconeumologia - February 26, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cruthirds CL, van der Meij BS, Wierzchowska-McNew A, Deutz NEP, Engelen MPKJ Tags: Arch Bronconeumol Source Type: research