Sarcopenic Obesity: A Triple Threat for Diabetic Heart Failure Patients, Study Warns
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A recent study highlights the potential risks associated with sarcopenic obesity (SO) in diabetic patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), suggesting that this condition may contribute to adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling and poor clinical outcomes. The study found that SO was linked to poorer outcomes in diabetic patients with HFrEF.
"Patients with SO exhibited greater left ventricular enlargement, dysfunction, and increased mass, along with a threefold higher risk of adverse events compared to those without sarcopenia or obesity. These results highlight the importance of targeted interventions to manage this high-risk population effectively," the researchers reported in Cardiovascular Diabetology.
Obesity is common among heart failure patients and is a key risk factor for its development.
For this purpose, the researchers analyzed 283 patients using cardiac MRI, with thoracic skeletal muscle index (SMI) as a measure of muscle mass. Patients were classified based on median SMI and body mass index, identifying those with obesity and low SMI as having SO. LV volume, function, and systolic strain were evaluated, while clinical characteristics and cardiovascular outcomes, including heart failure readmission, cardiovascular mortality, and heart transplantation, were recorded.
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