Shows changes in sarcopenic obesity prevalence in older heart failure patients, indicating revised criteria may alter clinical assessments.
Background: The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) updated its diagnostic criteria in 2025 by incorporating body mass index (BMI)-adjusted skeletal muscle mass. This revision may influence the prevalence and clinical interpretation of sarcopenic obesity in heart failure (HF).
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