Longitudinal changes to quadriceps thickness demonstrate acute sarcopenia following admission to hospital for an exacerbation of chronic respiratory disease
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-215949
Abstract: Acute admission to hospital for an exacerbation of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) may impair skeletal muscle mass and function. We measured quadriceps thickness (Qthick), as a surrogate marker of muscle mass, at hospital admission, discharge,… read more here.
Keywords: hospital exacerbation; respiratory disease; admission; admission hospital ... See more keywords