Table 3.
Comparative analysis of lean mass and HGS between HFG and CG
| Variables | HFG (N = 79) | CG (N = 143) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALM (Kg) | |||
| Men | 19.77 ± 4.8 | 22.23 ± 3.08 | < 0.001 |
| Women | 19.42 ± 4.74 | 15.4 ± 2.30 | < 0.001 |
| TLM (Kg) | |||
| Men | 45.72 ± 10.19 | 50.94 ± 5.73 | < 0.001 |
| Women | 44.7 ± 9.1 | 37 ± 4.61 | < 0.001 |
| (%) LM | |||
| Men | 65.3 ± 8.5 | 66.4 ± 6.5 | 0.555 |
| Women | 63.21 ± 8.45 | 55 ± 5.2 | < 0.001 |
| HGS (Kg) | |||
| Men | 33.34 ± 8.47 | 35.3 ± 3 | 0.127 |
| Women | 20.3 ± 5.56 | 31.1 ± 3 | < 0.001 |
| HGS/BMI | |||
| Men | 1.26 ± 0.36 | 1.29 ± 0.35 | 0.700 |
| Women | 0.76 ± 0.19 | 1.15 ± 0.4 | < 0.001 |
HFG, Heart Failure Group; CG, Control Group; ALM = appendicular lean mass; Kg, Kilogram; TLM = total lean mass; (%) LM = percentage of lean mass; HGS = handgrip strength; HGS/BMI = handgrip strength adjusted to body mass index (BMI).