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Sarcopenia in heart failure: insights from the global leadership initiative on sarcopenia framework

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  • Dae-Young Kim

  • Sung-Hee Shin

  • November 19, 2025

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    Sarcopenia is a significant concern in heart failure (HF) patients, impacting symptoms and clinical outcomes due to muscle impairment.

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    The Global Leadership Initiative on Sarcopenia (GLIS) framework offers a comprehensive approach to diagnosing sarcopenia, emphasizing muscle mass, strength, and quality.

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    A post hoc analysis of the FRAGILE-HF study found that GLIS identified a broader spectrum of sarcopenia compared to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) criteria.

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    GLIS-defined sarcopenia was linked to higher two-year mortality and improved risk reclassification in HF patients, highlighting its clinical relevance.

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    Future research should focus on validating GLIS in diverse HF populations and refining muscle strength assessment methods for better diagnostic accuracy.

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