Patient characteristics (N = 55)
| Variables | Mean ± SD (range) |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 54.8 ± 10.4 (37-80) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.0 ± 5.5 (18.2-46.1) |
| BSA (m2) | 1.8 ± 0.2 (1.4-2.3) |
| Muscle cross-sectional area (cm2) | 114.2 ± 19.5 (67.5-165.7) |
| Lumbar skeletal muscle index (cm2/m2) | 44.2 ± 7.1 (26.4-59.4) |
| Estimated LBM (kg)* | 40.3 ± 5.8 (26.3-55.8) |
↵* Calculated from regression equation: whole lean body mass (kg) = 0·30 × [skeletal muscle at L3 using CT (cm2)] + 6·06;]17.