P1249Prognostic impact of sarcopenia on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes in coronary artery disease patients undergoing successful percutaneous coronary intervention
Abstract:Background
Sarcopenia is an emerging marker of frailty. Its prognostic impact on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) requires further investigation.
Purpose
We investigated the long-term prognostic impact of computed tomography (CT)-determined sarcopenia in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Methods
Total 475 CAD patients those who underw… Show more
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