Mixed
Sarcopenia (defined by low handgrip strength and/or low muscle mass) is associated with a significantly higher long-term risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) in Caucasian populations, independent of genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors.
Prioritize resistance training and adequate protein intake to maintain muscle mass and strength, especially if you are female or under 65, as these groups showed a stronger link between muscle loss and heart rhythm issues. Regular assessment of handgrip strength and muscle mass can serve as an early warning system for cardiovascular risk.
In conclusion, sarcopenia was associated with a high long-term risk of AF in Caucasians, supporting sarcopenia as a new independent risk factor of AF.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (n=384,433), long follow-up (median 12.56 years), robust sensitivity analyses, but observational design limits causal inference.
Source
Association of sarcopenia with the long‐term risk of atrial fibrillation: A prospective cohort study
Yiyang Tang et al. · Aging Cell · 2024
DOI 10.1111/acel.14198
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