Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5619116 | Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases | 2016 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Greater lean tissue mass is associated with improved cardiovascular and overall mortality in the elderly. The lowest levels of fat tissue mass are linked with adverse prognosis, but the highest levels show no significant mortality protection. Prevention efforts in the elderly frail may be best targeted toward improvements in lean muscle mass.
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Authors
A. Spahillari, K.J. Mukamal, C. DeFilippi, J.R. Kizer, J.S. Gottdiener, L. Djoussé, M.F. Lyles, T.M. Bartz, V.L. Murthy, R.V. Shah,