Original paper
Sarcopenia in cardiac surgery: Dual X-ray absorptiometry study from the McGill frailty registry
Abstract
• Sarcopenia (DXA-based low muscle mass and low muscle strength) is a valuable prognostic indicator of all-cause mortality after cardiac surgery. • Recommendation to include chair rise test to screen for physical frailty and sarcopenia, then proceed with muscle mass testing. • Sarcopenia evaluation involves non-invasive, accessible, and simple methods to objectively gauge risk of adverse outcomes post-cardiac surgery. To determine the prevalence...
Paper Details
Title
Sarcopenia in cardiac surgery: Dual X-ray absorptiometry study from the McGill frailty registry
Published Date
Sep 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
239
Pages
52 - 58
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