Association between sarcopenia-related traits and cardiovascular diseases: a bi-directional Mendelian randomization study

BackgroundThe two geriatric diseases, sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD), often coexist, yet the causal relationship is unclear. However, few studies focus on the effect of muscle mass on CVD. This comprehensive study is dedicated to unearthing the potential connection between sarcopenia-re...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Xu Liu, Yunjie Wang, Zhaojun Wang, Lingzhi Li, Haibo Yang, Juncai Liu, Zhong Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Mendelian randomization sarcopenia appendicular lean mass handgrip strength cardiovascular diseases causal effect
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1237971/full