Association between inflammation and skeletal muscle proteolysis, skeletal mass and strength in elderly heart failure patients and their prognostic implications

Association between inflammation and skeletal muscle proteolysis, skeletal mass and strength in elderly heart failure patients and their prognostic implications

Abstract Background Inflammation and skeletal muscle wasting often coexist in elderly populations, but few studies have examined their relationship in elderly heart failure (HF) patients. This study examined the relationship between inflammation and increased skeletal muscle proteolysis, reduced ske...

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Main Authors: Masayuki Koshikawa, Masahide Harada, Shunsuke Noyama, Ken Kiyono, Yuji Motoike, Yoshihiro Nomura, Asuka Nishimura, Hideo Izawa, Eiichi Watanabe, Yukio Ozaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Elderly
Sarcopenia
Frailty
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01514-0

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