A basic review of Sarcopenia Diagnosis
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas
;
(2): 1317-1324, 2023.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-998866
ABSTRACT
@#Associated with aging, sarcopenia is characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance, eventually resulting in reduced physical capability, disability, poor quality of life, mortality in older people and high health care expenditure. The prevalence varies significantly by population characteristics, disease status, diagnostic criteria and measurement tools. It is essential to achieve an accurate diagnosis of sarcopenia for the management plan to be effective. This review briefly discusses the essential steps in diagnosing sarcopenia Find – Assess – Confirm - Severity.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Força Muscular
/
Sarcopenia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
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