Quadriceps muscle fibre type shift is more pronounced in sarcopenic patients with COPD

C. van de Bool, H. Gosker, B. van den Borst, C. Op den Kamp, I. Slot, A. Schols (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session: Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4488
Disease area: Airway diseases

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C. van de Bool, H. Gosker, B. van den Borst, C. Op den Kamp, I. Slot, A. Schols (Maastricht, Netherlands). Quadriceps muscle fibre type shift is more pronounced in sarcopenic patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4488

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