To investigate the association between sarcopenia and ventricular remodelling after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).
Key Findings:
Sarcopenia was identified as an independent risk factor for ventricular remodelling (OR = 2.230, 95% CI 1.37–3.62).
Sarcopenia showed a sensitivity of 90.0% and specificity of 47.0% in predicting ventricular remodelling.
Interpretation:
Sarcopenia significantly contributes to the risk of ventricular remodelling post-CABG in elderly patients, indicating the need for targeted interventions to improve outcomes.
Limitations:
The study is limited to a specific population (elderly Chinese patients), which may affect generalizability.
Potential confounding factors not accounted for in the analysis.
Conclusion:
Sarcopenia is a significant risk factor for ventricular remodelling after CABG in elderly patients with CHD, highlighting the importance of assessing muscle health in this population.
