Growth differentiation factor-15 as a biomarker of strength and recovery in survivors of acute respiratory failure

Brian J. Rosenberg, Michio Hirano, Catarina M. Quinzii, Elizabeth Colantuoni, Dale M. Needham, David J. Lederer, Matthew R. Baldwin

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Abstract

Muscle mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in intensive care unit-acquired weakness, but there is no serum biomarker of muscle mitochondrial function for critical illness survivors. Higher serum growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) is a biomarker of inherited mitochondrial myopathy disease and is associated with mortality in several age-related diseases. Among 142 older (age ≥ 65 years) survivors of acute respiratory failure, we found that higher serum GDF-15 measured during the week prior to hospital discharge was cross-sectionally associated with weaker diaphragm, limb and hand-grip strength, and longitudinally associated with lower rates of functional recovery over 6 months, independent of age, sex, pre-existing disability, comorbidity, frailty, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores and concurrent interleukin-6 levels.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1099-1101
Number of pages3
JournalThorax
Volume74
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2019

Keywords

  • Critical Care
  • Not Applicable
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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