Frequency and impact on clinical outcomes of sarcopenia in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by reduced muscle mass and function. It is well-recognized as a complication in chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, little is known about sarcopenia in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of sarcopenia and the association between quality of life and sarcopenia in patients with IPF.

Methods

In this pilot cross-sectional study, 56 Japanese outpatients with IPF (49 men) were enrolled prospectively. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. Its associations with clinical parameters including age, pulmonary functions, physical performance, and patient-reported out

SUBMITTER: Fujita K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358593 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature