P.63 Sarcopenia and Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: How Much We Know and What We Need to Know About this Association?
Purpose/Background: Sarcopenia (decrease of muscle mass and function) has been linked with atherosclerosis [1]. The EWGSOP2 updated consensus, uses low muscle strength as the primary indicator of sarcopenia [2]. It is acknowledged that strength is better than mass for predicting adverse outcomes [2]...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125950098/view |