Sarcopenia in atrial fibrillation: a prospective study - PubMed
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- Study investigates the link between atrial fibrillation (AF) and sarcopenia, focusing on muscle health.
- 72 AF patients (mean age 71) compared with 538 non-AF individuals (mean age 66) on various sarcopenia indices.
- AF associated with lower hand grip strength, reduced phase angle, and decreased rectus femoris thickness.
- Muscle ultrasound parameters and BIA indices tended to be lower in AF patients.
- AF linked to impaired muscle health and reduced quality of life, suggesting management should include muscle ultrasound and malnutrition prevention.