A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Sarcopenia and chronic illness: from diagnosis to treatment approaches
Authors: Petropoulou Eftychia, Landini Linda, Athanasiadis Lazaros, Dialektakou Kirianni, Honka Miikka-Juhani, Rebelos Eleni
Publisher: Il Pensiero Sciencifico Editore
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Recenti progressi in medicina
Journal name in source: Recenti progressi in medicina
Journal acronym: Recenti Prog Med
Volume: 112
Issue: 11
First page : 720
Last page: 727
ISSN: 0034-1193
eISSN: 2038-1840
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1701/3696.36850
Web address : https://www.recentiprogressi.it/archivio/3696/articoli/36850/
Abstract
Sarcopenia is a progressive clinical syndrome characterized by general loss of skeletal muscle mass and impaired muscle function. Due to the general progressive aging of population, sarcopenia has gradually grown into a global health problem, with great negative impact on the quality of life of the affected patients as well as an adverse societal impact. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and determination of severity of sarcopenia. Special attention is given to the rehabilitative treatment against sarcopenia, pointing out that a thorough evaluation and intervention of nutritional deficits and exercise capacity as well as treatment with medical agents are needed in order to personalize the treatment according to the patient's needs. By targeting goals to improve musculoskeletal and functional disorders associated with chronic conditions, clinicians could apply a therapeutic plan focusing on how to prevent/delay the development of sarcopenia and improve the quality of the patients' lives.
Sarcopenia is a progressive clinical syndrome characterized by general loss of skeletal muscle mass and impaired muscle function. Due to the general progressive aging of population, sarcopenia has gradually grown into a global health problem, with great negative impact on the quality of life of the affected patients as well as an adverse societal impact. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and determination of severity of sarcopenia. Special attention is given to the rehabilitative treatment against sarcopenia, pointing out that a thorough evaluation and intervention of nutritional deficits and exercise capacity as well as treatment with medical agents are needed in order to personalize the treatment according to the patient's needs. By targeting goals to improve musculoskeletal and functional disorders associated with chronic conditions, clinicians could apply a therapeutic plan focusing on how to prevent/delay the development of sarcopenia and improve the quality of the patients' lives.
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