Statin use impairs muscle strength recovery in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia.

Ayaka Matsumoto Yoshihiro YoshimuraFumihiko NaganoTakahiro BiseYoshifumi KidoSayuri ShimazuAi Shiraishi

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2023)

Statin use was negatively associated with muscle strength recovery, but not with muscle mass in patients with sarcopenia who underwent rehabilitation after stroke. To maximize outcomes, sufficient consideration is needed for statin use in these patients. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
end stage renal disease
skeletal muscle
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
community dwelling