Is handgrip strength an independent predictor of quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Regular assessment of handgrip strength in clinical practice may help monitor sarcopenia risk and predict quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
Handgrip strength is an independent predictor of QoL in patients with chronic HF. A regular assessment of HGS in clinical practice may help monitor the risk of sarcopenia and improve patient management, potentially enhancing daily functioning and QoL.
Silva et al. (Mon,) studied this question.