Use of Diuretics is Associated with Higher Risk of Sarcopenia in Older Adults with Hypertension

• Published in: International journal of cardiovascular sciences
• Main Authors: Martins Junior, Francisco de Assis Dias, Mateo, Dahany Pamela Acta, Silva, Fábio Junior de Miranda, Moura, Samara Silva de, Oliveira, Emerson Cruz, Coelho, Daniel Barbosa, Bearzoti, Eduardo, Pinto, Kelerson Mauro de Castro, Becker, Lenice Kappes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia 2022
• Subjects: CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS; Hypertension; Diuretics/therapeutic use; Sarcopenia/complications; Angiotensin Receptor Blockers; Aging

Abstract Background: Sarcopenia is a disease that involves skeletal muscle mass loss and is highly prevalent in the older adult population. Moreover, the incidence of sarcopenia is increased in patients with hypertension. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the association between the classes of...