Current Approach to the Diagnosis of Sarcopenia in Heart Failure: A Narrative Review on the Role of Clinical and Imaging Assessments
Saeid Mirzai, Brendan Eck, Po‐Hao Chen, Jerry D. Estep, W.H. Wilson Tang
Abstract
Sarcopenia has been established as a predictor of poor outcomes in various clinical settings. It is particularly prevalent in heart failure, a clinical syndrome that poses significant challenges to health care worldwide. Despite this, sarcopenia remains overlooked and undertreated in cardiology practice. Understanding the currently proposed diagnostic process is paramount for the early detection and treatment of sarcopenia to mitigate downstream adverse health outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
SarcopeniaMedicineIntensive care medicineHeart failureClinical PracticeNarrative reviewHealth carePhysical therapyInternal medicineEconomic growthEconomicsNutrition and Health in AgingBody Composition Measurement TechniquesFrailty in Older Adults