Osteosarcopenia and Mortality in Older Adults Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Jonathan Afilalo, an expert in osteosarcopenia and its effects on older adults, delves into the critical role of frailty assessments in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). He advocates for objective testing over subjective methods to enhance patient evaluations. The concept of osteosarcopenia is introduced, emphasizing the integration of muscle and bone health in frailty assessments. Afilalo also discusses how AI advancements in CT scans improve body composition evaluation, and he highlights the significant impact of osteosarcopenia on mortality rates in older TAVR patients.