Digit ratio as a risk factor for muscle dysfunction and acute exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Autor: Hui-Fang Liu, Qian Zheng, Zheng Li, Jing Jing, Jing Jin, Fengsen Li, Kun-Ling Wang, Xiao-Yi Xin, Jing Wang, Si-Ming Tao, Guan-Jian Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
Předmět:
Male
Medicine (General)
Exacerbation
expiratory muscles
dominant hand
030204 cardiovascular system & hematology
Physical strength
Biochemistry
Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive

0302 clinical medicine
2D: 4D
Risk Factors
Medicine
Prospective Studies
COPD
Anthropometry
General Medicine
Middle Aged
Symptom Flare Up
Respiratory Muscles
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Cardiology
Disease Progression
Female
medicine.medical_specialty
Digit ratio
Pulmonary disease
Risk Assessment
Fingers
03 medical and health sciences
R5-920
Predictive Value of Tests
Internal medicine
Humans
In patient
Risk factor
muscle dysfunction
acute exacerbation
digit ratio
Aged
business.industry
Biochemistry (medical)
Cell Biology
medicine.disease
inspiratory muscles
Muscle dysfunction
muscle strength
Feasibility Studies
business
Retrospective Clinical Research Report
Zdroj: Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 48 (2020)
The Journal of International Medical Research
ISSN: 1473-2300
Popis: Objective This study investigated the correlations of digit ratio (relative length of second and fourth fingers, 2D: 4D) and muscular strength with the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods In total, 164 patients with COPD were enrolled in this prospective study. In all patients, the following parameters were measured: body compartments, pulmonary function, digit ratio (i.e., 2D: 4D), muscle function, and levels of partial pressure of oxygen and partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood. Results The right-hand digit ratio (R2D: 4D) was associated with dominant hand muscle dysfunction, non-dominant hand muscle dysfunction, and inspiratory muscle dysfunction. Logistic regression analysis showed that right-hand 2D: 4D (odds ratio [ OR ] = 0.01) and dominant hand muscle dysfunction ( OR = 5.60) were significantly associated with past hospital admission. After adjustment for forced expiratory volume in 1 second, the following factors were associated with present acute exacerbations: right-hand 2D: 4D ( OR = 0.01), dominant hand muscle dysfunction ( OR = 3.83), expiratory muscle dysfunction ( OR = 3.80), and inspiratory muscle dysfunction ( OR = 3.61). Conclusions Lower digit ratio may be associated with higher prevalence of muscle dysfunction. This factor could be used to identify patients with COPD who are at higher risk of acute exacerbation.
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