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Subject Characteristics
| COPD | Control | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 66 ± 4 | 67 ± 2 | |
| Height (cm) | 172 ± 20 | 174 ± 20 | |
| Body mass (kg) | 74 ± 3 | 77 ± 5 | |
| Quadriceps muscle mass (kg) | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.2 ± 1.3 | 25.2 ± 1.2 | |
| Cycle VO2peak (ml/min/kg) | 14.9 ± 1.6 | 20.3 ± 1.8† | |
| FEV1 (L) | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 2.2 ± 0.3† | |
| FEV/FVC (%) | 39 ± 2 | 79 ± 3† |
Values are reported as mean ± standard error.
significantly different from Control (p < 0.05).
