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Table 1 The definition of sarcopenia in lung transplant recipients

From: Recovery of physical function in lung transplant recipients with sarcopenia

Variable

Clinical practice

Threshold

[1] Muscle mass

The cross-sectional area of erector spinae muscle/body surface area

 < 17.24 cm2/m2

[2] Muscle strength

Handgrip strength

Men: < 26 kg, Women: < 18 kg

[3] Physical performance

% predicted six-min walk distance

 < 46.5%

  1. Sarcopenia was defined by [1] low muscle mass and either [2] low muscle strength or [3] physical performance
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine

ISSN: 1471-2466

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