Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and albumin as markers of inflammation are associated with measures of sarcopenia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic inflammation is considered to affect physical performance, muscle strength and muscle mass, i.e. measures of sarcopenia. We need to identify a marker of inflammation that is univocally associated with measures of sarcopenia. We aimed to associate three markers of inflammation, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, albumin and white blood cell count, with measures of sarcopenia in geriatric outpatients.

Methods

Data from the Centre Of Geriatrics Amsterdam cohort was used. Geriatric outpatients at the VU university medical centre in Amsterdam were recruited based on referral between January 1st 2014 and the 31st of December 2015. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, albumin and white blood cell count were assessed from venous blood samples. Measures of sarcopenia inclu

SUBMITTER: van Atteveld VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712841 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature