Novel Equations Incorporating the Sarcopenia Index Based on Serum Creatinine and Cystatin C to Predict Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass in Patients with Nondialysis CKD

Skeletal muscle mass measurements are important for customizing nutritional strategies for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The serum creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio (Cr/CysC) is a potential indicator of sarcopenia. We developed simple equations to predict the appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) of patients with CKD using readily available parameters and Cr/CysC.
Source: Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research