SARCOPENIA AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Cleveland Clinic; University of Arizona; University of Connecticut; Weill Cornell Medicine; University of Washington; University of Texas; University of Pittsburgh; Kaiser

Sarcopenia is linked to various chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, and is associated with a higher risk of mortality and reduced quality of life. The document emphasizes the importance of early recognition and screening for sarcopenia in patients with chronic diseases. It also discusses the need for standardized definitions and reliable diagnostic tools to better assess sarcopenia, especially in the context of obesity and other health conditions.