Ultrasound-assessed abdominal fat distribution and its relation to sarcopenia parameters in community-dwelling young older adults: a cross-sectional study - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Ultrasound-assessed abdominal fat distribution and its relation to sarcopenia parameters in community-dwelling young older adults: a cross-sectional study
Clinical Scorecard: Ultrasound Evaluation of Abdominal Fat Distribution and Its Association with Sarcopenia Indicators in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Sarcopenia
Key Mechanisms
Association of abdominal fat distribution with muscle mass and strength.
Target Population
Community-dwelling older adults aged 60–74 years.
Care Setting
Clinical assessment of body composition.
Key Highlights
VAT positively associated with muscle mass indices.
SAT negatively associated with gait speed and relative handgrip strength.
Sex-specific associations observed between fat distribution and sarcopenia parameters.
86.1% of participants were non-sarcopenic.
71.4% of participants were non-obese.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Sarcopenia defined by muscle strength, mass, and physical performance.
Management
Evaluate abdominal fat distribution when assessing sarcopenia parameters.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Regular assessment of muscle strength and mass in older adults.
Risks
Increased visceral fat accumulation linked to sarcopenia risk.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Older adults aged 60–74 years.
Focus on abdominal fat distribution and its impact on muscle health.
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize ultrasound for assessing abdominal fat distribution.
Incorporate muscle strength and mass evaluations in routine assessments.
by Claudia Jiménez-ten Hoevel, Iolanda Gironès, Júlia Nicolás-Marzo, Maria Besora-Moreno, Judit Queral, Rosa M. Valls, Patricia Pérez-Matute, Maria-José Motilva, Elisabet Llauradó, Rosa Solà, Anna Pedret
