Paravertebral Muscles as Indexes of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity: Comparison With Imaging and Muscle Function Indexes and Impact on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
Hyung Suk Seo, Hyeonbin Lee, Soriul Kim, Seung Ku Lee, Ki Yeol Lee, Nan Hee Kim, Chol Shin
Abstract
Single-slice abdominal CT can supply PMA and visceral fat information together. PMA and PVR were found to be reliable indexes of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity. A high PVR was associated with low risks for hypertension and diabetes.
Topics & Concepts
SarcopeniaMedicineSarcopenic obesityInternal medicineMuscle massObesityCardiologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationNutrition and Health in AgingBody Composition Measurement TechniquesNutritional Studies and Diet