Low appendicular skeletal muscle index increases the risk of carotid artery plaque in postmenopausal women with and without hypertension/hyperglycemia: a retrospective study

Low appendicular skeletal muscle index increases the risk of carotid artery plaque in postmenopausal women with and without hypertension/hyperglycemia: a retrospective study

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate whether the low appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI) is closely associated with the risk of carotid artery plaque (CAP) in postmenopausal women with and without hypertension/hyperglycemia stratified by body mass index (BMI) categories. Methods A...

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Main Authors: Yayun Lu, Jianguang Tian, Liangyu Wu, Qing Xia, Qinzhong Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Appendicular skeletal muscle index
Carotid artery plaque
Postmenopausal women
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04076-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04076-w

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