Sarcopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis: Analysis of the prevalence and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sarcopenia is a chronic condition that is associated with aging and characterized by a reduction of muscle mass, strength, and function. Sarcopenia is prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as cardiovascular complications.

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with CKD not yet on dialysis and its correlation with clinical and laboratory variables and inflammatory markers.

Methods

A total of 100 patients of both sexes aged over 18 were evaluated. Sarcopenia was defined using the criteria of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) and of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Sarcopenia Project. Sociodem

SUBMITTER: Souza VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5407780 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature