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September 10, 2025International Journal of Molecular SciencesOpen Access

Early Effect of Supplementation with Essential Amino Acids on Cardiac Performance in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure and Sarcopenia

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GAGiuseppe ArmentaroVCVelia CassanoPLPasquale Loiacono

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Overview

Observational study shows improved cardiac metrics in elderly patients with heart failure and sarcopenia, suggesting EAA benefits.

Key Points

  • EAA supplementation significantly improved cardiac performance metrics in elderly patients with heart failure.
  • After 6 months, improvements were noted in LVEF and global longitudinal strain, indicating enhanced heart function.
  • The study involved 60 elderly Caucasian patients, examining key hemodynamic and metabolic parameters.
  • EAA supplementation may help address the dual challenges of cardiac dysfunction and muscle wasting in older adults.

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Armentaro et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb5b54b1d3bfb60eccdehttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26157533
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