P101 Arterial Stiffness vs Sarcopenia in Portuguese Elderly Population

Aging often results in the appearance of sarcopenia, which is characterized by loss of muscle mass and strength. The incidence of sarcopenia in the elderly is a quite common and leads to weakness and disability, as well as a lower quality of life, also assuming a high social and economic impact. One...

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Main Authors: Valentina Vassilenko, Andreia Serrano, Beatriz Ramalho, Paulo Bonifácio, Ana C. Coelho, Fernando Pimentel-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-02-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125934595/view