Statins are associated with reduced likelihood of sarcopenia in a sample of heart failure outpatients: a cross-sectional study

Statins are associated with reduced likelihood of sarcopenia in a sample of heart failure outpatients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is prevalent in heart failure (HF) patients, contributing to its poor prognosis. Statin use is postulated as a probable risk for developing sarcopenia, but little is known regarding this association in HF patients. This work aims at classifying and characterising sarco...

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Main Authors: Rui Valdiviesso, Ana Rita Sousa-Santos, Luís F. Azevedo, Emília Moreira, Teresa F. Amaral, José Silva-Cardoso, Nuno Borges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Heart failure
Sarcopenia
Statins
Endothelial dysfunction
Polypharmacy
Nutritional status
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02804-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02804-5

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