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Skeletal muscle index (SMI) and handgrip muscle strength (HGS) results (348 measurements in 150 patients)
| Dyad CT scan/HGS | |
|---|---|
| SMI, mean± SD | 41.8 ± 8.7 |
| SMI loss, N (%) | 58 (16.7) |
| HGS, mean± SD | 32.1 ± 11.0 |
| HGS loss (dynapenia), N (%) | 192 (55.2) |
| Sarcopenia (HGS and muscle mass loss), N (%) | 50 (14.4) |
Abbreviations: HGS, handgrip strength; SMI, skeletal muscle index.
