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Conceptual Models of Frailty: The Sarcopenia Phenotype.
The Canadian journal of cardiology - 1 Sept 2016
Afilalo Jonathan
Abstract excerpt
Population aging has redefined cardiovascular medicine toward multifaceted patient-oriented care, with frailty emerging as a fundamental concept. The definition of frailty is ardently debated between opposing constructs: phenotypic criteria and accumulated deficits. Phenotypic criteria revolve around age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, known as sarcopenia. Skeletal muscle is crucial for functioning,...
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