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Measuring thoracic muscle by chest CT to foresee sarcopenia in post-COVID 19 patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive and generalized loss of strength and muscle mass, and may be a manifestation of post-COVID-19 syndrome. The diagnosis of sarcopenia can be obtained on computed tomography images using cross-sectional area (CSA) measurement. This study aims to quantify the total CSA, the pectoral muscle CSA, and the Skeletal Muscle Index to foresee the development of sarcopenia in patients after COVID-19.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Authors: Ribeiro, Margarida, Sarmento, Marta

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition and Health in Aging

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7118053004

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