Sarcopenia is a possible risk factor for amputation after peripheral arterial interventions.

Mustafa DağlıEnis Burak Gül Görkem YiğitMurat GevrekMetin YılmazSelin ÖzenHakkı Zafer İşcanAnıl Özen

Published in: Vascular (2024)

Sarcopenia seems to be a possible risk factor associated with amputation in patients with PAD who undergo EVT. The results of this study imply that sarcopenia is a possible risk factor for overall survival in patients with PAD.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
lower limb
community dwelling
risk factors
peripheral artery disease
physical activity
free survival