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The increased risk of sarcopenia in patients with cardiovascular risk factors in Suburb-Dwelling older Chinese using the AWGS d

Cardiology
Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Han P et al.
Used Parameters : Appendicular FFM, Appendicular FFM/Height2

Publication Year : 2017

Country : China

Journal : Scientific Reports

The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in the Chinese elderly. A total of 1611 elderly individuals aged≥ 60 years were enrolled in this study. The well-established CVRF of diabetes, hypertensions, and dyslipidemia were assessed. Sarcopenia was defined according to the recommended algorithm of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS). Multiple logistic regression analyses and the linear regressions were used to evaluate the …
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