Skeletal muscle mass in acute coronary syndrome prognosis: gender-based analysis from Hellenic Heart Failure cohort

ConclusionAU-shape association between SMI and 10-year CVD event especially in women was highlighted. This work reveals gender-specific remarks for “obesity-lean paradox” in secondary prevention, implying that high muscle mass accompanied by obesity and excess adiposity may not guarantee better prognosis.Graphical abstract
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research