Sarcopenia is associated with cardiovascular risk in men with COPD, independent of adiposity.

Background: Sarcopenia is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), but its relationship with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has not been fully determined. This study is aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and risk for ASCVD in patients with COPD, independent of central obesity and fat mass.

Methods: Data regarding 704 men with COPD (mean age: 63.