Osteosarcopenia and Mortality in Older Adults Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Pablo Solla-Suarez,
Saleena Gul Arif,
Fayeza Ahmad
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceOsteosarcopenia is an emerging geriatric syndrome characterized by age-related deterioration in muscle and bone. Despite the established relevance of frailty and sarcopenia among older adults undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), osteosarcopenia has yet to be investigated in this setting.ObjectiveTo determine the association between osteosarcopenia and adverse outcomes following TAVR.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis is a post hoc analysis of the Frailty in Aortic Valve Replac… Show more
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