Sarcopenia in patients undergoing dialysis: prevalence and association with functional capacity

The prevalence of sarcopenia was 13.2% according to cut points and references used. Dialysis patients with severe sarcopenia have a significantly lower level of FC, which may have a negative influence on quality of life and carrying out activities of daily living. Sex differences disappear with increasing levels of sarcopenia.

​The prevalence of sarcopenia was 13.2% according to cut points and references used. Dialysis patients with severe sarcopenia have a significantly lower level of FC, which may have a negative influence on quality of life and carrying out activities of daily living. Sex differences disappear with increasing levels of sarcopenia. Read More

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