Association of endothelial dysfunction and peripheral arterial disease with sarcopenia in chronic kidney disease.

Bang-Gee HsuChih-Hsien WangYu-Hsien LaiChiu-Huang KuoYu-Li Lin

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2024)

Endothelial dysfunction and PAD are independently associated with sarcopenia in patients with stages 3-5 CKD, suggesting the dominant role of vascular dysfunction in sarcopenia.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
community dwelling
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress