Is sarcopenia an associated factor of increased administration of specific medications in patients with heart failure? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is controversy in relation to commonly used drugs in heart failure (HF) and their impact on muscle function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the odds of receiving specific medications often used in clinical practice by patients with HF and sarcopenia vs. without sarcopenia.

Methods

A systematic literature search of cohort studies via databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) was conducted from inception until March 2023. To determine if sarcopenia is linked to a higher number of specific HF-related medications, a meta-analysis using a random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled effects.

Results

Our main analyses showed no significant association of sarcopenia with administration of higher HF-related medication co

SUBMITTER: Saied S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10850377 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature