
Osteosarcopenia and Mortality in Older Adults Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
JAMA Cardiology Author Interviews
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Defining Osteosarcopenia: Integrating Muscle and Bone Health in Frailty Assessment
This chapter explores the nuanced definition of sarcopenia in aging patients, emphasizing the need to consider muscle performance and quality alongside mass. It introduces the concept of osteosarcopenia, which merges muscle and bone assessments to improve the understanding of frailty in older adults.
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