What does the research say about Erector spinae muscle density?

Erector spinae muscle density

There are 2 papers on erector spinae muscle density in aging research: 2 observational studies in people.

2 papers study it2 findings

“Greater airway wall thickening was associated with BMI-independent low ESMD.”

Airway wall thickening

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1 study

Airway wall thickening is associated with erector spinae muscle density in humans (patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
“Greater airway wall thickening was associated with BMI-independent low ESMD.”
Humanspatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Antigravity muscle density on computed tomography and health-related independence in normal weight patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Respiratory researchApr 13, 2025

90-day mortality

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1 study

Erector spinae muscle density is linked with a lower risk of 90-day mortality in humans (OR 0.947, 95% CI 0.913-0.983, p = 0.004).
“ESMD (OR: 0.947; 95% CI: 0.913-0.983; p = 0.004), but not PMA, were independent risk factors for 90-day mortality”
Humansacute ischemic stroke caused by anterior circulation large artery occlusion who underwent endovascular treatmentn = 194
Effect of sarcopenia on mortality in acute stroke patients receiving endovascular treatment
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciencesJan 17, 2024