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He Y, Niu Y, Li Z, Zhang R, Chen Y, Dong Z, Zheng Y, Wang Q, Wang Y, Zhao D, Sun X, Cai G, Feng Z, Zhang W, Chen X. Arterial stiffness is associated with handgrip strength in relatively healthy Chinese older adults. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1342411. [PMID: 38406190 PMCID: PMC10893589 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1342411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background Increased arterial stiffness and low handgrip strength (HGS) are associated with poor health outcomes and are a severe health risk for older adults. However, there is limited evidence and mixed results on whether there is an association between them. Therefore, this study focused on the association between arterial stiffness and HGS in relatively healthy older adults in Beijing, China. Methods In 2016, 2,217 adult volunteers were recruited in Beijing. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and the ankle-brachial index were measured using an automatic vascular profiling system. Carotid artery intima-media thickness and common carotid artery-internal diameter (CCAID) were evaluated using Doppler ultrasound, and HGS was measured with a dynamometer. Low HGS was determined using the Asian Sarcopenia Working Group 2019 criteria. Multivariate linear and logistic regressions evaluated the relationship between arterial stiffness and HGS. Results Ultimately, 776 relatively healthy older adults (mean age 69.05 ± 6.46 years) were included. Based on the AWGS2019 criteria, 137 participants were defined as having low HGS. Compared to the normal HGS group, the low HGS group was older and had higher baPWV (p < 0.001) but lower CCAID, body mass index (BMI) and hemoglobin (Hb) (p < 0.05). The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that baPWV was negatively correlated with HGS (β = -0.173, t = -2.587, p = 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that baPWV and CCAID were associated with an increased risk of low HGS (odds ratio (OR) per SD increase: 1.318, p = 0.007; OR per SD increase: 0.541, p < 0.001). Conclusion Arterial stiffness and HGS were significantly negatively correlated in relatively healthy Chinese older adults. Low HGS is associated with increased arterial stiffness. Encouraging exercise training to improve HGS, thereby reducing arterial stiffness and the risk of cardiovascular events, may be a simple and effective intervention.
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- Yan He
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
- Department of Nephrology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Hainan Province Academician Team Innovation Center, Sanya, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases Research, Beijing, China
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Sánchez-Delgado JC, Cohen DD, Camacho-López PA, Carreño-Robayo J, Castañeda-Hernández A, García-González D, Martínez-Bello D, Aroca-Martinez G, Parati G, Lopez-Jaramillo P. Handgrip Strength Is Associated with Specific Aspects of Vascular Function in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2435. [PMID: 37760876 PMCID: PMC10525985 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disorder associated with an increased risk for the development of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Lower isometric handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. However, the association between HGS and arterial stiffness parameters, which are considered the predictors of morbidity and mortality in individuals with MetS, is not well defined. OBJECTIVE To determine the association between HGS and HGS asymmetry on components of vascular function in adults with MetS. METHODS We measured handgrip strength normalized to bodyweight (HGS/kg), HGS asymmetry, body composition, blood glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWV), reflection coefficient (RC), augmentation index @75 bpm (AIx@75) and peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) in 55 adults with a diagnosis of MetS between 25 and 54 years old. RESULTS Mean age was 43.1 ± 7.0 years, 56.3% were females. HGS/kg was negatively correlated with AIx@75 (r = -0.440), p < 0.05, but these associations were not significant after adjusting for age and sex. However, when interaction effects between sex, HGS/kg and age were examined, we observed an inverse relationship between HGS/kg and AIx@75 in the older adults in the sample, whereas in the younger adults, a weak direct association was found. We also found a significant association between HGS asymmetry and PVR (beta = 30, 95% CI = 7.02; 54.2; p <0.012). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that in people with MetS, maintaining muscle strength may have an increasingly important role in older age in the attenuation of age-related increases in AIx@75-a marker of vascular stiffness-and that a higher HGS asymmetry could be associated with a greater vascular resistance.
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- Juan Carlos Sánchez-Delgado
- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
- Grupo de Investigación Ser Cultura y Movimiento, Universidad Santo Tomás-Bucaramanga, Santander 680001, Colombia;
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, V94T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Ser Cultura y Movimiento, Universidad Santo Tomás-Bucaramanga, Santander 680001, Colombia;
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia;
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- Istituto Auxologico Italuano & University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Piazza Brescia, 20149 Milan, Italy
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia; (D.D.C.); (J.C.-R.); (A.C.-H.); (D.M.-B.)
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Damluji AA, Alfaraidhy M, AlHajri N, Rohant NN, Kumar M, Al Malouf C, Bahrainy S, Ji Kwak M, Batchelor WB, Forman DE, Rich MW, Kirkpatrick J, Krishnaswami A, Alexander KP, Gerstenblith G, Cawthon P, deFilippi CR, Goyal P. Sarcopenia and Cardiovascular Diseases. Circulation 2023; 147:1534-1553. [PMID: 37186680 PMCID: PMC10180053 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.064071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 102.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle strength, mass, and function, which is often exacerbated by chronic comorbidities including cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and cancer. Sarcopenia is associated with faster progression of cardiovascular diseases and higher risk of mortality, falls, and reduced quality of life, particularly among older adults. Although the pathophysiologic mechanisms are complex, the broad underlying cause of sarcopenia includes an imbalance between anabolic and catabolic muscle homeostasis with or without neuronal degeneration. The intrinsic molecular mechanisms of aging, chronic illness, malnutrition, and immobility are associated with the development of sarcopenia. Screening and testing for sarcopenia may be particularly important among those with chronic disease states. Early recognition of sarcopenia is important because it can provide an opportunity for interventions to reverse or delay the progression of muscle disorder, which may ultimately impact cardiovascular outcomes. Relying on body mass index is not useful for screening because many patients will have sarcopenic obesity, a particularly important phenotype among older cardiac patients. In this review, we aimed to: (1) provide a definition of sarcopenia within the context of muscle wasting disorders; (2) summarize the associations between sarcopenia and different cardiovascular diseases; (3) highlight an approach for a diagnostic evaluation; (4) discuss management strategies for sarcopenia; and (5) outline key gaps in knowledge with implications for the future of the field.
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- Abdulla A. Damluji
- Inova Center of Outcomes Research, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA (A.A.D., W.B.B., C.R.D.)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (A.A.D., M.A., G.G.)
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (A.A.D., M.A., G.G.)
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- Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (N.A.)
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- Inova Center of Outcomes Research, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA (A.A.D., W.B.B., C.R.D.)
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- University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, PA (D.E.F.)
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (A.A.D., M.A., G.G.)
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- Inova Center of Outcomes Research, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA (A.A.D., W.B.B., C.R.D.)
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- University of Arizona, Tucson (N.N.R., P.G.)
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Jiang J, Zhang P, Zhou Z, Xu Z, Hu X, Yu W, Jiang F, Pan Y, Wang F, Hong J, Ye T, Xu K, Zhu H. Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Mediates the Association between Increased Age and Risk of Sarcopenia among Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J Diabetes Res 2023; 2023:3786342. [PMID: 36643790 PMCID: PMC9839409 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3786342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Arterial stiffness and sarcopenia are commonly seen in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and both are age-related diseases. However, few studies have addressed the causal relationship between age, arterial stiffness, and sarcopenia, especially in patients with T2DM. This study is aimed at investigating the relationship among age, arterial stiffness, and sarcopenia in patients with T2DM. METHODS AND RESULTS This cross-sectional study enrolled 557 inpatients with diabetes at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China, between June 2020 and July 2021. Patients who were diagnosed with T2DM and underwent examination of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, handgrip strength, 6-meter walk speed, and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV, a recognized indicator of arterial stiffness) were enrolled. A total of 447 patients were included. A dose-dependent relationship was found between age and sarcopenia. We also found a dose-dependent relationship between age and baPWV. Similarly, significant dose-dependent relationships were found across baPWV tertiles with higher prevalence of sarcopenia. Then, a mediation analysis was performed to explore the mediation effect of arterial stiffness on age-associated sarcopenia. We found that the prevalence of sarcopenia increased by 0.0115 (95% CI, 0.0028-0.0239) per 1 year increase in age by the mediation effect of baPWV and that the direct effect of aging on sarcopenia was 0.0441 (95% CI, 0.0101-0.0909) per 1 year older. baPWV mediated 20.5% of the positive relationship between increased age and the prevalence of sarcopenia. CONCLUSIONS Elevated baPWV partially mediates the association of age and sarcopenia among patients with T2DM.
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- Jiahong Jiang
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- The Second People's Hospital of Xining, Xining, Qinghai 816000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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He N, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Feng B, Zheng Z, Ye H. Circulating miR-29b decrease in response to sarcopenia in patients with cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1094388. [PMID: 36606278 PMCID: PMC9810340 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1094388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Sarcopenia is a clinical syndrome characterized by a progressive and extensive decline in skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and function. Sarcopenia and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) can coexist, which further decreases the quality of life of patients, and increases the mortality rate. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are unique posttranscriptional regulators of gene expression whose function in aging-related sarcopenia and CVDs has recently begun to unravel. The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in the Chinese elderly and describe the circulating miRNAs in sarcopenia patients with the intention of identifying novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Methods The well-established CVRF of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were assessed. Multiple logistic regression analyses and linear regressions were used to evaluate the components of CVRF and the number of CVRF in elderly patients with sarcopenia. Moreover, we used real-time RT-PCR to measure the abundance of the CVRF-related miRNAs in the plasma of a cohort of 93 control and sarcopenia individuals, including miR-29b, miR-181a, and miR-494. Results We found that CVRF was associated with a high prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly Chinese populations After adjusting for potential confounders. Furthermore, hypertension and dyslipidemia, but not diabetes, were found to be significantly associated with sarcopenia. A linear increase in the prevalence of sarcopenia was found to be associated with the number of CVRF components in the elderly population. We found that plasma miR-29b levels were significantly down-regulated in response to sarcopenia in the elderly with CVRF. In particular, there was a remarkable correlation between miR-29b and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM)/height2. Collectively, knowledge of CVRF, particularly hypertension and dyslipidemia, may help predict the risk of sarcopenia in the elderly. Our data also show that circulating miR-29b can be considered as possible biomarkers for sarcopenia, which may also be used in the CVD assessment of these patients. Discussion We found that the prevalence of sarcopenia was significantly proportional to the number of CVRF components. In particular, hypertension and dyslipidemia were significantly associated with a higher risk of sarcopenia in the adjusted models. Moreover, our study has been proven that c-miRNAs may be considered as possible biomarkers for sarcopenia as a new diagnostic tool to monitor response to treatment. There is also a pressing need for further research on sarcopenia and CVRF to understand their relationship and mechanism. These can provide more evidence to develop potential interventions to improve clinical outcomes.
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- Nana He
- Medical Data Center, Ningbo City First Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China,Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Atherosclerotic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Lihuili Hospital Facilitated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Honghua Ye,
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Daniele A, Lucas SJE, Rendeiro C. Detrimental effects of physical inactivity on peripheral and brain vasculature in humans: Insights into mechanisms, long-term health consequences and protective strategies. Front Physiol 2022; 13:998380. [PMID: 36237532 PMCID: PMC9553009 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.998380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The growing prevalence of physical inactivity in the population highlights the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding of how sedentary behaviour affects health, the mechanisms involved and what strategies are effective in counteracting its negative effects. Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for different pathologies including atherosclerosis, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. It is known to progressively lead to reduced life expectancy and quality of life, and it is the fourth leading risk factor for mortality worldwide. Recent evidence indicates that uninterrupted prolonged sitting and short-term inactivity periods impair endothelial function (measured by flow-mediated dilation) and induce arterial structural alterations, predominantly in the lower body vasculature. Similar effects may occur in the cerebral vasculature, with recent evidence showing impairments in cerebral blood flow following prolonged sitting. The precise molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying inactivity-induced vascular dysfunction in humans are yet to be fully established, although evidence to date indicates that it may involve modulation of shear stress, inflammatory and vascular biomarkers. Despite the steady increase in sedentarism in our societies, only a few intervention strategies have been investigated for their efficacy in counteracting the associated vascular impairments. The current review provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence linking acute and short-term physical inactivity to detrimental effects on peripheral, central and cerebral vascular health in humans. We further examine the underlying molecular and physiological mechanisms and attempt to link these to long-term consequences for cardiovascular health. Finally, we summarize and discuss the efficacy of lifestyle interventions in offsetting the negative consequences of physical inactivity.
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- Alessio Daniele
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Catarina Rendeiro,
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Kim S, Won CW. Sex-different changes of body composition in aging: a systemic review. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2022; 102:104711. [PMID: 35588612 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Aging causes changes in body composition, in which differences in the distribution and amount of fat and muscle tissue affect the development of various diseases according to sex. We conducted a systemic review of the literature and examined the relationship between body composition differences and related health conditions or diseases in older men and women. METHODS Three different electronic databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Embase) were used to find articles from 2000 until March 2022. Information on the study design characteristics, setting, measure of body composition, and health outcomes was extracted. RESULTS A total of 217 articles were retrieved, and 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. The included studies showed that older men have larger skeletal muscle mass (sMM) than women, while older women have larger fat mass (FM) than men. sMM has a favorable effect on physical performance, bone density, metabolism, cognitive function, and mortality in both men and women; however, the effects of sMM in women are less significant and even negligible compared to those in men. FM is significantly unfavorable for physical performance in women but sometimes favorable or unfavorable for glucose level and cognitive and lung function according to location. FM in men is usually less important for function, bone density, glucose level, and cognitive function than in women. CONCLUSION Changes in muscle and fat distribution according to aging and their correlation with health outcomes differ according to sex. Muscle mass may not always be favorable, and fat mass may not always be unfavorable in older adults.
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- Sunyoung Kim
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Elderly Frailty Research Center, Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Park HE, Chung GE, Lee H, Kim MJ, Choi SY, Lee W, Yoon JW. Significance of Low Muscle Mass on Arterial Stiffness as Measured by Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:857871. [PMID: 35774369 PMCID: PMC9239409 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.857871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Aim A link between low muscle mass and arterial stiffness is not always consistent. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of low skeletal muscle mass in relation to arterial stiffness measured by the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI). Methods A total of 2,561 asymptomatic Korean subjects who underwent bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and CAVI were included for analysis. Using appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), classes I and II sarcopenia were defined as ASM% greater than 1 standard deviation (SD) and 2 SDs below the gender-specific mean of healthy young Korean adults. Results Compared to normal, CAVI was significantly higher, but the number of patients with a low ankle-brachial index (ABI) was not significantly different (p < 0.001 for CAVI, p = 0.078 for ABI). Classes I and II sarcopenia showed an independent and significant association with CAVI (estimate 0.148, standard error (SE) 0.043, p < 0.001 and estimate 0.304, SE 0.073, p < 0.001 for classes I and II sarcopenia, respectively, adjusted for age groups, gender, body mass index (BMI) ≥25, hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and smoking). Conclusion Low muscle mass is independently and significantly associated with increased CAVI, and should be considered when managing asymptomatic subjects to assess the risk of atherosclerosis.
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- Hyo Eun Park
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Ji Won Yoon ; orcid.org/0000-0001-9003-0614
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Pulse Wave Velocity and Sarcopenia in Older Persons-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116477. [PMID: 35682063 PMCID: PMC9180900 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease share some of the pathophysiologic mechanisms. Sarcopenia is likewise an important feature of frailty and the one potentially related to cardiovascular pathology. Previously, the relationship between arterial stiffness and frailty has been established. In this study, we conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis of studies where the relationship between pulse wave velocity (PWV) and sarcopenia has been addressed. We included six cross-sectional studies that enrolled 5476 participants. Using the WebPlotDigitizer, RevMan5, and SAS 9.4, we extracted or calculated the summary statistics. We then calculated standardized mean differences (SMD) of PWV in the sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic participants. The pooled SMD was 0.73 (95% CI 0.39−1.08, p < 0.0001, I2 = 90%) indicating higher value in the sarcopenic subjects. The three studies that presented odds ratios for sarcopenia as a function of PWV homogenously indicated a greater probability of concomitant sarcopenia with higher values of PWV. Greater stiffness of the aorta is associated with sarcopenia. It is impossible to establish the causation. However, the plausible explanation is that increased stiffness may translate into or be an intermediary phenotype of common vascular and muscle damage. On the other hand, sarcopenia, which shares some of the inflammatory mechanisms with cardiovascular disease, may wind up the age-related large arterial remodeling.
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Shin HE, Kim M, Won CW. Differences in Characteristics between Older Adults Meeting Criteria for Sarcopenia and Possible Sarcopenia: From Research to Primary Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:4312. [PMID: 35409991 PMCID: PMC8998728 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Identification of possible sarcopenia, which is a simple assessment of sarcopenia, has been proposed for the earlier detection of sarcopenia in primary care settings; however, there are no studies comparing the differences in characteristics of older adults with possible sarcopenia or sarcopenia. This study aimed to compare the characteristics of “possible sarcopenia” in real-world primary care and “sarcopenia” in research settings. A total of 2129 older adults were enrolled from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study. Possible sarcopenia and sarcopenia were defined using Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019; the possible sarcopenia for real-world primary care was defined by a combination of case findings using low calf circumference or the SARC-F questionnaire and 5-times chair stand test, without considering the measurement of handgrip strength. The prevalence of possible sarcopenia was higher in women than in men; however, that of sarcopenia was higher in men than in women (all, p < 0.001). Older men and women with possible sarcopenia had a lower education level, longer time taken for the Timed Up and Go test, more severe mobility limitation, lower scores on the EuroQol-5 dimension and 12-item short-form survey for physical health, and more cognitive dysfunction than those with sarcopenia did (all, p < 0.05). In conclusion, the participants with possible sarcopenia differed from those with sarcopenia in some characteristics. Identifying differences in characteristics may be helpful to screening and earlier diagnosis of sarcopenia in real-world primary care, as well as in research, which can lay the foundations for personalized lifestyle intervention in diet and exercise.
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- Hyung Eun Shin
- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, College of Medicine, East-West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Elderly Frailty Research Center, Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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Öztorun HS, Bahsi R, Turgut T, Surmeli DM, Cosarderelioğlu C, Atmis V, Yalcin A, Aras S, Varli M. The relationship between sarcopenia and central hemodynamics in older adults with falls: a cross-sectional study. Blood Press Monit 2022; 27:87-97. [PMID: 34699408 DOI: 10.1097/mbp.0000000000000569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Falls are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in geriatric patients. Sarcopenia and central blood pressure may be associated with falls. This study aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and blood pressure parameters in older patients with falls. METHODS A comprehensive geriatric evaluation of 72 elderly patients was performed using established assessment tests. Peripheral and central hemodynamic measurements, including office DBP and SBP, daytime-night peripheral and central DBP and SBP, cardiac output, augmentation index, pulse wave velocity (PWV), pulse rate, and peripheral resistance and reflection, were measured with a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measuring device. RESULTS Of 72 patients with a mean age of 77.51 ± 6.5 years, 12 (16.7%) were non-sarcopenic, 32 (44.4%) were probable, nine (12.5%) were confirmed, and 19 (26.4%) were severe sarcopenic. PWV, which is an indicator of arterial stiffness, was found to be significantly higher in the sarcopenic group. The other cardiac risk markers [daytime peripheral SBP, mean arterial pressure (night), pulse pressure (daytime), and peripheral resistance (daytime and night)] were significantly lower in the sarcopenic patients. PWV correlated with gait speed, Katz score, and hand grip strength (Spearman's rho: -0.337, -0.310, and -0.334; P < 0.001, 0.008, and 0.001, respectively). Age and hypertension were the most important factors increasing the risk of falls. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia is associated with central and peripheral blood pressure changes in patients with falls. When sarcopenia is diagnosed in older people with falls, 24-hour ambulatory peripheral and central pressures should be evaluated for cardiac risk screening.
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- Hande Selvi Öztorun
- Department of Geriatrics, Ankara City Hospital, Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University, Ankara
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Aminuddin A, Noor Hashim MF, Mohd Zaberi NAS, Zheng Wei L, Ching Chu B, Jamaludin NA, Salamt N, Che Roos NA, Ugusman A. The Association Between Arterial Stiffness and Muscle Indices Among Healthy Subjects and Subjects With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: An Evidence-Based Review. Front Physiol 2021; 12:742338. [PMID: 34887771 PMCID: PMC8650579 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.742338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Skeletal muscle is one of the major tissues in the body and is important for performing daily physical activity. Previous studies suggest that vascular dysfunction contributes to reduced skeletal muscle mass. However, the association between vascular dysfunction and muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle flexibility are less established. Therefore, the focus of this review was to investigate the association between arterial stiffness (AS) which is a marker of vascular function, and muscle indices among healthy and those with cardiovascular risk factors. Three databases were used to search for relevant studies. These keywords were used: "arterial stiffness" OR "vascular stiffness" OR "aortic stiffness" OR "pulse wave velocity" OR "carotid femoral pulse wave velocity" OR "pulse wave analysis" AND "muscle" OR "skeletal" OR "flexibility" OR "range of motion" OR "articular" OR "arthrometry" OR "strength" OR "hand strength" OR "pinch strength" OR "mass" OR "lean" OR "body composition." The criteria were; (1) original, full-text articles, (2) articles written in English language, (3) human studies involving healthy adults and/or adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or CVD risk factors (4) articles that reported the relationship between AS (measured as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity or brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity) and muscle indices (measured as muscle mass, muscle flexibility and muscle strength) after adjusting for relevant confounders. The search identified 2295 articles published between 1971 and June 2021. Only 17 articles fulfilled the criteria. Two studies showed an inverse association between AS and muscle strength in healthy subjects, whereas in subjects with CVD risk factors, five out of seven studies found an inverse correlation between the two parameters. Eleven studies showed an inverse association between AS and muscle mass in subjects with CVD and CVD risk factors. The association between AS and muscle flexibility was not studied in any of the articles reviewed. In conclusion, there is an inverse correlation between muscle indices and AS in healthy adults and those with CVD or CVD risk factors. However, most of the studies were cross-sectional studies, hence the need for future prospective studies to address this issue.
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- Amilia Aminuddin
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia
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He N, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Feng B, Zheng Z, Wang D, Zhang S, Ye H. Increasing Fracture Risk Associates With Plasma Circulating MicroRNAs in Aging People's Sarcopenia. Front Physiol 2021; 12:678610. [PMID: 34163374 PMCID: PMC8215392 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.678610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aging generally coincides with a gradual decline in mass and strength of muscles and bone mineral density (BMD). Sarcopenia is closely linked to osteoporosis in the elderly, which can lead to abnormal gait, balance disorders, and dysfunctions, as well as increase in the risks of falls, fractures, weakness, and death. MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are a kind of short and non-coding RNA molecules but can regulate posttranscriptional protein expression. However, we have known little about their participation in age-associated osteoporosis and sarcopenia. The current study aims to confirm those miRNAs as biomarkers for age-related reduction in muscular atrophy associated with human blood fractures. In our study, 10 fracture-risk-related miRNAs (miR-637, miR-148a-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-124-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-100-5p, miR-93-5p, miR-21-5p, miR-23a-3p, and miR-24-3p) were analyzed. For the initial screening, we determined the abundance of fracture-risk-associated miRNAs by RT-PCR most frequently detected in enrolled 93 elderly with sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia, respectively. Statistically, the relative expression levels of plasma miR-23a-3p, miR-93-5p, and miR-637 in the sarcopenia group were significantly lower than that in the non-sarcopenia group, while the levels of other miRNAs did not change significantly. Moreover, we showed that the levels of ASM/height2, handgrip strength, and 4-m velocity in the sarcopenia group were significantly lower than in the non-sarcopenia group. Whereafter, we expanded the sample for further detection and analysis and revealed that the levels of plasma miR-23a-3p, miR-93-5p, and miR-637 in the sarcopenia group were significantly lower than that in the non-sarcopenia group, which is consistent with the initial screening experiment. From our analysis, changes in levels of plasma miR-93-5p and miR-637 were dramatically related to ASM/height2. Furthermore, changes in miR-23a and miR-93-5p were significantly affected by ASM/height2 in female individuals, with no significant correlations between miRNAs changes and these diagnostic indexes in male individuals after adjusting sex. The study showed that plasma miRNAs changed in an aging-related sarcopenia manner and were associated with increased fracture risk. In aging patients, plasma miR-23a-3p, miR-93-5p, and miR-637 have the potential as biomarkers of sarcopenia, which can affect the development of physiological dysfunction and may be also used in the fracture risk assessment of these patients.
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- Nana He
- Department of Experimental Medical Science, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China.,Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China.,Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital (Previously Named Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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Chen Z, Li WY, Ho M, Chau PH. The Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Chinese Older Adults: Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. Nutrients 2021; 13:1441. [PMID: 33923252 PMCID: PMC8146971 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Sarcopenia, with risk factors such as poor nutrition and physical inactivity, is becoming prevalent among the older population. The aims of this study were (i) to systematically review the existing data on sarcopenia prevalence in the older Chinese population, (ii) to generate pooled estimates of the sex-specific prevalence among different populations, and (iii) to identify the factors associated with the heterogeneity in the estimates across studies. A search was conducted in seven databases for studies that reported the prevalence of sarcopenia in Chinese older adults, aged 60 years and over, published through April 2020. We then performed a meta-analysis to estimate the pooled prevalence, and investigated the factors associated with the variation in the prevalence across the studies using meta-regression. A total of 58 studies were included in this review. Compared with community-dwelling Chinese older adults (men: 12.9%, 95% CI: 10.7-15.1%; women: 11.2%, 95% CI: 8.9-13.4%), the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults from hospitals (men: 29.7%, 95% CI:18.4-41.1%; women: 23.0%, 95% CI:17.1-28.8%) and nursing homes (men: 26.3%, 95% CI: 19.1 to 33.4%; women: 33.7%, 95% CI: 27.2 to 40.1%) was higher. The multivariable meta-regression quantified the difference of the prevalence estimates in different populations, muscle mass assessments, and areas. This study yielded pooled estimates of sarcopenia prevalence in Chinese older adults not only from communities, but also from clinical settings and nursing homes. This study added knowledge to the current epidemiology literature about sarcopenia in older Chinese populations, and could provide background information for future preventive strategies, such as nutrition and physical activity interventions, tailored to the growing older population.
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- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Z.C.); (W.-Y.L.); (M.H.)
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Huang J, He F, Gu X, Chen S, Tong Z, Zhong S. Estimation of sarcopenia prevalence in individuals at different ages from Zheijang province in China. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:6066-6075. [PMID: 33601336 PMCID: PMC7950223 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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In this study, we analyzed sarcopenia prevalence and the cut-off points for skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), gait speed, and handgrip strength in young (18-39 years), middle-aged (40-59 years), and elderly (>60 years) individuals (n=1685) from Zhejiang Province in China. The prevalence of sarcopenia among individuals above 65 years was 2.21%, 4.87%, 5.31%, 14.16%, and 16.37% according to five diagnostic criteria (AWGS2019, AWGS2014, EWGSOP1, EWGSOP2, and local standard). The mean SMI (Kg/m2) was 7.961±0.7966, 7.801±0.7276, and 7.544±0.7493, respectively, in young, middle-aged, and elderly males. The mean SMI in young, middle-aged, and elderly females was 6.1570±0.5658, 6.604±0.5658, and 6.248±0.7483, respectively. SMI correlated negatively with age (r=-0.2344, P<0.001), but was not associated with age in females (r=0.0573, P=0.1463). The cut-off point of SMI for sarcopenia was ≤6.3678 kg/m2 in males and ≤5.0254 kg/m2 in females. These findings shows that the prevalence of sarcopenia increased gradually with age and varied significantly based on the diagnostic criteria used for this analysis. The mean SMI of young women was lower than in middle-aged women, making them an unsuitable reference population for determining cut-off values for sarcopenia diagnosis.
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- Jie Huang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Putuo Mountain Community Center for Health and Service, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhoushan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Putuo Mountain Community Center for Health and Service, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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König M, Buchmann N, Seeland U, Spira D, Steinhagen-Thiessen E, Demuth I. Low muscle strength and increased arterial stiffness go hand in hand. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2906. [PMID: 33536474 PMCID: PMC7859241 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81084-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Low handgrip strength and increased arterial stiffness are both associated with poor health outcomes, but evidence on the relationship between handgrip strength and arterial stiffness is limited. In this cross-sectional analysis of combined baseline datasets from the LipidCardio and Berlin Aging Study II cohorts we aimed to examine whether handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with arterial stiffness. 1511 participants with a median age of 68.56 (IQR 63.13–73.08) years were included. Arterial stiffness was assessed by aortal pulse wave velocity (PWV) with the Mobil-O-Graph device. Handgrip strength was assessed with a handheld dynamometer. The mean HGS was 39.05 ± 9.07 kg in men and 26.20 ± 7.47 kg in women. According to multivariable linear regression analysis per 5 kg decrease in handgrip strength there was a mean increase in PWV of 0.08 m/s after adjustment for the confounders age, sex, coronary artery disease, systolic blood pressure, body mass index, cohort, and smoking. Thus, there was evidence that low handgrip strength and increased arterial stiffness go hand in hand. Arterial stiffness can possibly create the missing link between low handgrip strength and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Causality and direction of causality remain to be determined.
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- Maximilian König
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology (Campus Benjamin Franklin), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Gender in Medicine (GiM), Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.,BCRT - Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin, Germany
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Inomoto A, Deguchi J, Fukuda R, Yotsumoto T, Toyonaga T. Age-Specific Determinants of Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity among Male Japanese Workers. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2021; 253:135-141. [PMID: 33627577 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.253.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a public health challenge. Arterial stiffness is an index that indicates the risk of developing CVD. The lifestyle habits of working generations vary greatly with age; however, no study has examined the age-specific determinants of brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), an index of arterial stiffness. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to identify the age-specific determinants of baPWV. From 2014 to 2017 fiscal years, health measurements were conducted at seven companies. Overall, 1,403 men, aged between 25 and 64 years, were categorized according to age. Their lifestyle habits, body composition, and hemodynamics were recorded. Multiple regression analyses using the stepwise method revealed that higher baPWV was associated with increasing age. baPWV was also increased with increasing systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate across all age groups. The increased baPWV was significantly associated with the presence of metabolic syndrome component factors in the age group of 45-54 years, high smoking index in the age groups of 25-44 years and 55-64 years, low body mass index in the 55-64 age group, and low skeletal muscle index in the 35-54 age group. Total physical activity was inversely associated with baPWV in the two age groups of 45-54 and 55-64 years. In conclusion, hemodynamics significantly affected baPWV across all ages, while smoking index, total physical activity, body mass index, and skeletal muscle index affected baPWV depending on the age group. Thus, age-related strategies should be established for alleviating baPWV increase.
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- Atsushi Inomoto
- Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University
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- Kyushu Rosai Hospital Research Center for the Promotion of Health and Employment Support
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- Kyushu Rosai Hospital Research Center for the Promotion of Health and Employment Support
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- Kyushu Rosai Hospital Research Center for the Promotion of Health and Employment Support
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Fischer SM, Wong A, Maharaj A, Jaime SJ, Figueroa A. Impaired pulse pressure amplification, augmentation index, and arterial stiffness are associated with reduced limb lean mass in overweight and obese postmenopausal women. Exp Gerontol 2020; 145:111194. [PMID: 33309618 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The age-related muscle mass loss has been associated with increased arterial stiffness (brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, baPWV) and wave reflection (augmentation index, AIx). In healthy individuals, pulse pressure (PP) is lower in the aorta compared to the brachial artery (PP amplification, PPA). Postmenopausal women experience elevated aortic stiffness leading to increased AIx and aortic PP causing reduced PPA, an independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality. It is unknown whether appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI), arm (ArmLM) or leg lean mass (LegLM) are negatively associated with PPA. The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between vascular function (PPA, AIx, and baPWV) and lean mass (ASMI, ArmLM, and LegLM) in postmenopausal women. METHODS The study was performed in 93 postmenopausal women (48-71 years; BMI: 30 ± 7 kg/m2). PPA (brachial/aortic PP), aortic AIx, and baPWV were measured. ArmLM and LegLM were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. ASMI was calculated as (ArmLM+LegLM)/Ht2. Associations between vascular and lean mass measures were analyzed by multiple linear regression. RESULTS PPA was associated with ASMI (β = 0.29, p = .016) and LegLM (β = 0.25, p = .028) after adjustment for age, height, systolic pressure, strength, and heart rate. AIx was associated with ASMI (β = -0.27, p = .011), ArmLM (β = -0.25, p = .023), and LegLM (β = -0.22, p = .026), while baPWV was associated with reduced ASMI (β = -0.23, p = .043) and ArmLM (β = -0.23, p = .045), but not with LegLM (β = -0.19, p = .074) after full adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that impaired pulsatile hemodynamics (PPA and AIx) are negatively associated with ASMI and LegLM, while arterial stiffness is negatively associated with ASMI and ArmLM. Thus, vascular dysfunction may be implicated in muscle mass loss in overweight and obese postmenopausal women.
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- Stephen M Fischer
- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
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Soysal P, Kocyigit SE, Dokuzlar O, Ates Bulut E, Smith L, Isik AT. Relationship between sarcopenia and orthostatic hypotension. Age Ageing 2020; 49:959-965. [PMID: 32614946 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaa077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between sarcopenia and orthostatic hypotension (OH) is unclear. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to investigate associations between sarcopenia/sarcopenia severity and OH. DESIGN A total of 511 patients attending a geriatric outpatient clinic were included. OH was defined as a decrease in systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure of ≥ 20 mmHg and/or ≥ 10 mmHg, respectively, when one transitions from the supine to an upright position. OH was measured by the Head-up Tilt Table test at 1, 3 and 5 min (OH1, OH3 and OH5, respectively). Sarcopenia and its severity were defined according to the revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis. RESULTS The mean age of the sample was 75.40 ± 7.35 years, and 69.9% were female. The prevalence of probable sarcopenia, sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia was 42.2%, 6.06% and 11.1%, respectively. After adjustment for all covariates, systolic OH1, OH1 and systolic OH5 were statistically significantly different between severe sarcopenia and the robust group (odds ratio [OR]: 3.26, confidence interval [CI] 0.98-10.84; P = 0.05 for systolic OH1; OR 4.31, CI 1.31-14.15; P = 0.016 for OH1; OR 4.09, CI 1.01-16.55; P = 0.048 for systolic OH5). Only systolic OH1 was statistically different between the sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia groups (OR 2.64, CI 1.87-8.73; P = 0.012). OH1 and OH5 were statistically significant different between severe sarcopenia and probable sarcopenia groups (P < 0.05); there was no relationship between the robust group and probable sarcopenia (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS There is a close relationship between sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia and OH in older adults. Therefore, when a healthcare practitioner is evaluating an older patient with sarcopenia, OH should also be evaluated, and vice versa.
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- Pinar Soysal
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- The Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Ebner N, Dos Santos MR, Ishida J, Hasenfuss G, von Haehling S. Cachexia, muscle wasting, and frailty in cardiovascular disease. Eur J Heart Fail 2020; 22:2314-2326. [PMID: 32949422 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.2011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The last several years have seen increasing interest in understanding cachexia, muscle wasting, and physical frailty across the broad spectrum of patients with cardiovascular illnesses. This interest originally started in the field of heart failure, but has recently been extended to other areas such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease as well as to patients after cardiac surgery or transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Tissue wasting and frailty are prevalent among many of the affected patients. The ageing process itself and concomitant cardiovascular illness decrease lean mass while fat mass is relatively preserved, making elderly patients particularly prone to develop wasting syndromes and frailty. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the available knowledge of body wasting and physical frailty in patients with cardiovascular illness, particularly focussing on patients with heart failure in whom most of the available data have been gathered. In addition, mechanisms of wasting and possible therapeutic targets are discussed.
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- Agata Bielecka-Dabrowa
- Department of Cardiology and Congenital Diseases of Adults, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland.,Department of Hypertension, Chair of Nephrology and Hypertension, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Pneumology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Pneumology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Pneumology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Tap L, Kirkham FA, Mattace-Raso F, Joly L, Rajkumar C, Benetos A. Unraveling the Links Underlying Arterial Stiffness, Bone Demineralization, and Muscle Loss. Hypertension 2020; 76:629-639. [DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.15184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The effects of elevated arterial stiffness on cardiovascular outcomes are widely studied, whereas the relation to noncardiovascular outcomes relevant to older persons, such as the effect on bones and muscles, is less well established. Arterial stiffness, bone demineralization, and muscle loss are all age-related processes with common risk factors, however, whether these are just parallel age-related alterations or whether these processes share common pathways is not yet understood. In this review, we outline previous literature using different assessments of arterial stiffness in various populations across the world to produce a comprehensive overview. Although there are many studies showing an association between arterial stiffness and loss of bone and muscle, the majority are cross-sectional and there is limited longitudinal evidence to justify causal conclusions. We also give an in-depth review of hypotheses and possible mechanisms which may underlie these associations including hormone dysregulation, impaired glucose metabolism, and inflammation. This narrative review highlights the associations between vessels, bones, and muscles with aging, offering insights into possible shared pathways.
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- Lisanne Tap
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands (L.T., F.M.-R.)
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- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, United Kingdom (F.A.K., C.R.)
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- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands (L.T., F.M.-R.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, FHU-CARTAGE, CHRU de Nancy, and INSERM DCAC, Université de Lorraine, France (L.J., A.B.)
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- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, United Kingdom (F.A.K., C.R.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, FHU-CARTAGE, CHRU de Nancy, and INSERM DCAC, Université de Lorraine, France (L.J., A.B.)
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Turusheva A, Frolova E, Kotovskaya Y, Petrosyan Y, Dumbadze R. Association Between Arterial Stiffness, Frailty and Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2020; 16:307-316. [PMID: 32764951 PMCID: PMC7381780 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s251900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Purpose This study was conducted to investigate the relationships between arterial stiffness, frailty and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study of a random sample of older adults aged 60 years and older was conducted. Main study parameters: arterial stiffness was measured by the determining the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI); Frailty status was defined using a 7-item frailty screening scale, developed in Russia. This questionnaire included question about falls and fall-related injuries. Orthostatic test and anthropometric tests were done. Medical history (comorbidity, medications), the Osteoporosis Self-assessment Tool (OST), nutritional, physical, cognitive and functional status were evaluated. Results The study population included 163 people aged 60–89 years. The average predicted value of CAVI in women aged 60–69 was 9.13 ± 0.13, in men, 9.49 ± 0.05; in women aged 70–79, it was 9.49 ± 0.16, in men, 9.73 ±0.11; in women aged 80 and older it was 10.04 ±0.18, in men, 10.24 ±0.10 units. The CAVI above the predicted value was associated with fall-related injuries even after adjustment for age, sex, use of β-blockers (BBs), history of stroke, and region of residence with the odds ratio 3.52 (95% CI: 1.03 −12.04). Conclusion Our study revealed an independent association between arterial stiffness and fall-related injuries in older adults over 60 years. The findings suggest that clinicians, especially geriatricians, should pay attention to arterial stiffness of patients with fall-related injuries. Similarly, the patients with CAVI above age-predicted value should be evaluated for risk of falls for prevention of fall-related injuries. ![]()
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- Anna Turusheva
- The North-Western State Medical University Named After I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- The North-Western State Medical University Named After I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Russian Clinical and Research Center of Gerontology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- The North-Western State Medical University Named After I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- The North-Western State Medical University Named After I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Zhang L, Feng BL, Wang CY, Zhang Y, Lin P, Zhang YL, He NN, Wang DJ, Jiang LF, Ye HH. Prevalence and factors associated with motoric cognitive risk syndrome in community-dwelling older Chinese: a cross-sectional study. Eur J Neurol 2020; 27:1137-1145. [PMID: 32301557 DOI: 10.1111/ene.14266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE A recently proposed pre-dementia syndrome, motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome, is characterized by cognitive complaints and slow gait, and increases the risk of dementia and mortality. The aim of the present study was to explore the prevalence of and factors associated with MCR syndrome in elderly community-dwelling Chinese subjects. METHODS The Ningbo Community Study on Aging recruited 953 Chinese community-dwelling participants aged ≥ 65 years from November 2016 to March 2017. Handgrip, Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand (FTSS) test time and body composition, as well as comprehensive geriatric evaluation, were measured as potentially independent factors associated with MCR syndrome. RESULTS The prevalence of MCR syndrome was 12.8% in men and 12.6% in women, and high prevalence of MCR syndrome was not associated with age or sex. Multiple logistic regression analysis by sex showed that a 1-SD increase in FTSS test time in males and females was associated with 45% (95% confidence intervals, 19-76; P < 0.01) and 20% (95% confidence intervals, 9-33; P < 0.01) higher risk of having MCR syndrome, respectively, whereas handgrip strength was inversely correlated with MCR syndrome in males [odds ratio (OR), 0.91; P = 0.02] but not females (P = 0.06). Moreover, the relationship of arm fat mass and MCR syndrome was statistically significant in both sexes (OR, 1.69-1.77), but leg fat mass was only associated with MCR syndrome (OR, 1.56; P = 0.02) in men. CONCLUSIONS Handgrip, FTSS test time and body composition were associated in a sex-specific manner with MCR syndrome in elderly community-dwelling Chinese subjects. Our results on MCR syndrome are novel and should be considered as important information in future studies.
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- L Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Ximen Community Health Service Centre, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Cardiovascular Center, Ningbo, China
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Dvoretskiy S, Lieblein-Boff JC, Jonnalagadda S, Atherton PJ, Phillips BE, Pereira SL. Exploring the Association between Vascular Dysfunction and Skeletal Muscle Mass, Strength and Function in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2020; 12:E715. [PMID: 32156061 PMCID: PMC7146456 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background: The prevalence of vascular dysfunction increases with advancing age, as does the loss of muscle mass, strength and function. This systematic review explores the association between vascular dysfunction and skeletal muscle health in healthy adults. Methods: EMBASE and MEDLINE were searched for cross-sectional and randomized controlled studies between January 2009 and April 2019, with 33 out of 1246 studies included based on predefined criteria. Assessments of muscular health included muscle mass, strength and function. Macrovascular function assessment included arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity or augmentation index), carotid intima-media thickness, and flow-mediated dilation. Microvascular health assessment included capillary density or microvascular flow (contrast enhanced ultrasound). Results: All 33 studies demonstrated a significant association between vascular function and skeletal muscle health. Significant negative associations were reported between vascular dysfunction and -muscle strength (10 studies); -mass (9 studies); and -function (5 studies). Nine studies reported positive correlations between muscle mass and microvascular health. Conclusions: Multiple studies have revealed an association between vascular status and skeletal muscle health in healthy adults. This review points to the importance of screening for muscle health in adults with vascular dysfunction with a view to initiating early nutrition and exercise interventions to ameliorate functional decline over time.
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- Svyatoslav Dvoretskiy
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL 61801, USA;
- Abbott Nutrition, Columbus, OH 43219, USA; (J.C.L.-B.); (S.J.)
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- MRC-ARUK Centre of Excellence for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby DE22 3DT, UK; (P.J.A.); (B.E.P.)
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- MRC-ARUK Centre of Excellence for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby DE22 3DT, UK; (P.J.A.); (B.E.P.)
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He N, Zhang YL, Zhang Y, Feng B, Zheng Z, Wang D, Zhang S, Guo Q, Ye H. Circulating MicroRNAs in Plasma Decrease in Response to Sarcopenia in the Elderly. Front Genet 2020; 11:167. [PMID: 32194634 PMCID: PMC7066121 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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sarcopenia has been defined as the aging-related disease with the declined mass, strength, and function of skeletal muscle, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in elders. Current diagnostic criteria of sarcopenia have not been agreed internationally, and the clinical diagnostic biomarkers for sarcopenia have not been identified. Circulating miRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) have recently been characterized as novel biomarkers for sarcopenia. However, the change of circulating miRNAs in response to sarcopenia are still not fully understood. Here, we enrolled a total of 93 elderly patients clinically diagnosed with sarcopenia and matching 93 non-sarcopenia elderly in this study. Specifically, levels of candidate circulating miRNAs which were involved in angiogenesis, inflammation and enriched in muscle and/or cardiac tissues were detected in these two groups. In small-sample screening experiments, plasma miR-155, miR-208b, miR-222, miR-210, miR-328, and miR-499 levels were significantly down-regulated in sarcopenia compared to those who non-sarcopenia. In contrast, miR-1, mir-133a, miR-133b, miR-21, miR-146a, miR-126, miR-221, and miR-20a were not changed significantly. Subsequently, we expanded the sample size to further detection and verification, and found that plasma miR-155, miR-208b, miR-222, miR-210, miR-328, and miR-499 levels in the sarcopenia group were significantly reduced compared to the non-sarcoma group, which is consistent with the results of the small-sample screening experiment. In addition, we showed that ASM/Height2, handgrip strength, knee extension and 4-meter velocity in sarcopenia group were significantly lower than those in non-sarcopenia group. Here we correlated the decrease of miR-208b, miR-499, miR-155, miR-222, miR-328, and miR-210 in sarcopenia group and non-sarcopenia group with diagnostic indexes of sarcopenia (ASM/Height2, Handgrip strength and 4-meter velocity) after adjusting sex. The results showed that miR-208b and miR-155 changes were significantly correlated with handgrip strength in woman, miR-208b, miR-499, and miR-222 changes were significantly correlated with ASM/Height2 in man, while other miRNAs changes did not show a strong correlation with these diagnostic indexes. In conclusion, plasma miR-208b, miR-499, miR-155, miR-222, miR-328, and miR-210 decrease in response to sarcopenia in the elderly. Although further studies are needed to clarify the potential use of circulating miRNAs as biomarkers of sarcopenia, present findings set the stage for defining circulating miRNAs as biomarkers and suggesting their physiological roles in elderly with sarcopenia.
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- Nana He
- Department of Experimental Medical Science, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China.,Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China.,Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China
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- Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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Chen LK, Woo J, Assantachai P, Auyeung TW, Chou MY, Iijima K, Jang HC, Kang L, Kim M, Kim S, Kojima T, Kuzuya M, Lee JSW, Lee SY, Lee WJ, Lee Y, Liang CK, Lim JY, Lim WS, Peng LN, Sugimoto K, Tanaka T, Won CW, Yamada M, Zhang T, Akishita M, Arai H. Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia: 2019 Consensus Update on Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Treatment. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:300-307.e2. [PMID: 32033882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2880] [Impact Index Per Article: 720.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Clinical and research interest in sarcopenia has burgeoned internationally, Asia included. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2014 consensus defined sarcopenia as "age-related loss of muscle mass, plus low muscle strength, and/or low physical performance" and specified cutoffs for each diagnostic component; research in Asia consequently flourished, prompting this update. AWGS 2019 retains the previous definition of sarcopenia but revises the diagnostic algorithm, protocols, and some criteria: low muscle strength is defined as handgrip strength <28 kg for men and <18 kg for women; criteria for low physical performance are 6-m walk <1.0 m/s, Short Physical Performance Battery score ≤9, or 5-time chair stand test ≥12 seconds. AWGS 2019 retains the original cutoffs for height-adjusted muscle mass: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, <7.0 kg/m2 in men and <5.4 kg/m2 in women; and bioimpedance, <7.0 kg/m2 in men and <5.7 kg/m2 in women. In addition, the AWGS 2019 update proposes separate algorithms for community vs hospital settings, which both begin by screening either calf circumference (<34 cm in men, <33 cm in women), SARC-F (≥4), or SARC-CalF (≥11), to facilitate earlier identification of people at risk for sarcopenia. Although skeletal muscle strength and mass are both still considered fundamental to a definitive clinical diagnosis, AWGS 2019 also introduces "possible sarcopenia," defined by either low muscle strength or low physical performance only, specifically for use in primary health care or community-based health promotion, to enable earlier lifestyle interventions. Although defining sarcopenia by body mass index-adjusted muscle mass instead of height-adjusted muscle mass may predict adverse outcomes better, more evidence is needed before changing current recommendations. Lifestyle interventions, especially exercise and nutritional supplementation, prevail as mainstays of treatment. Further research is needed to investigate potential long-term benefits of lifestyle interventions, nutritional supplements, or pharmacotherapy for sarcopenia in Asians.
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- Liang-Kung Chen
- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., China.
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R, China
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, College of Medicine, East-West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Healthcare and Geriatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuanshan Branch, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Institute of Geriatrics and Active Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, Ministry of Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.
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Yang M, Zhang X, Ding Z, Wang F, Wang Y, Jiao C, Chen JH. Low skeletal muscle mass is associated with arterial stiffness in community-dwelling Chinese aged 45 years and older. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:226. [PMID: 32054503 PMCID: PMC7020604 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8323-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Evidence suggests that body composition has impact on arterial stiffness. However, evidence in Chinese are limited, and results remain controversial. The aim of our study is to investigate whether skeletal muscle mass is associated with arterial stiffness in Chinese community-dwelling men and women aged 45 years and older. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 20,477 participants (age range: 45–80 years, 68.8% women) were included in the analysis. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), an indicator of arterial stiffness was measured using a waveform device. Total muscle mass and muscle mass of arm, leg and trunk were measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Height and weight were measured and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) was calculated as appendicular skeletal muscle mass (sum of arm and leg muscle mass) divided by height square. Results After adjustment for age, body fat percentage, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, ASMI was negatively associated with baPWV [β (SE) for men: − 0.208 (0.016), p < 0.0001; for women: − 0.245 (0.012), p < 0.0001]. High ASMI was a protective factor for the presence of arterial stiffness (defined as baPWV) [OR (95%CI) for men: 0.730 (0.682, 0.782), p < 0.0001; women: 0.634 (0.593, 0.677), p < 0.0001]. Similar associations were found between quantity of muscle mass (total and appendicular muscle mass, muscle mass of arm, leg and trunk) and arterial stiffness in men and women after further adjustment for height (all p < 0.0001). Conclusion Low skeletal muscle mass is associated with increased risk of arterial stiffness in Chinese community-dwelling adults aged 45 years and older.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mingzhe Yang
- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China
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- Nutrition and Health Research Centre, By-Health Co. Ltd, No. 3 Kehui 3rd Street, No. 99 Kexue Avenue Central, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510633, China. .,Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou North Avenue 1838, Guangzhou, 510515, People's Republic of China.
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