Metabolic Changes in Patients With Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease

Metabolic and Histological Changes in Skeletal Muscle and Fat Tissue in Patients With Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease

This study aims to evaluate prevalence of sarcopenia and cachexia in patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disease. The investigators will also investigate metabolic disorders like glucose metabolism, presence of metabolic syndrome, body composition and histological changes in skeletal muscle and body fat. Finally, patients will be followed for clinical endpoints.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of chronic disease (Heart failure, COPD, malignancy, CKD) or no diagnosis (controls)

Exclusion Criteria:

• refuse to participate