Combating Sarcopenia in Older Patients undergoing Cardiovascular Procedures

The chapter delves into exercise and nutritional strategies to address sarcopenia in elderly individuals receiving transcatheter aortic valve replacement, focusing on resistance training, specific diets, and the importance of early intervention. It also touches upon pharmacological options like testosterone therapy while emphasizing the primary role of physical therapy and dietary interventions, especially considering safety concerns in severe aortic stenosis cases.