| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5599508 | Atherosclerosis | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This study reveals that sarcopenia - comprised by reduction of muscle mass and its strength - is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. Surprisingly, the excess of fatty mass seems not to be related to atherosclerotic burden in very elderly individuals.
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Authors
Alessandra M. Campos, Filipe A. Moura, Simone N. Santos, Wladimir M. Freitas, Andrei C. Sposito, on behalf of Brasilia Study on Healthy Aging and Brasilia Heart Study on behalf of Brasilia Study on Healthy Aging and Brasilia Heart Study,