Research article
Sarcopenia and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Narrative review
Study context
- Population
- Patients with CVD, particularly older adults, with or at risk of sarcopenia
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Associations of sarcopenia with CVD progression and outcomes (narrative review)
- Sarcopenia associated with faster CVD progression and higher risk of mortality, falls and reduced quality of life, particularly in older adults
- BMI not useful for screening: many patients have sarcopenic obesity
Original publication
Sarcopenia and Cardiovascular Diseases. Circulation. Published 15 May 2023. doi:10.1161/circulationaha.123.064071
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it