Journal
LIFE-BASEL
Volume 11, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/life11040349
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sarcopenia; chronic liver disease; definition; skeletal muscle; muscle strength; cutoff
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Sarcopenia, characterized by decline in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, is common in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. However, specific diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia in patients with CLD have not yet been clearly defined. Consideration of fluid retention and body composition is important when assessing sarcopenia in these patients.
Sarcopenia, which is characterized by decline in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, is common in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Several consensus definitions for community-dwelling elderly people have been proposed, and these recommend the use of various tools and tests to assess muscle properties and performance. These measurement tools have also been applied in patients with CLD and have been useful for predicting prognosis. However, sarcopenia and its diagnostic criteria specific to patients with CLD have not yet been clearly defined. In addition, fluid retention and body composition should be considered when sarcopenia is assessed in patients with CLD. This review aims to introduce definitions of sarcopenia and diagnostic tools used in patients with CLD.
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