Table 4A.
Comparative analysis between pre-sarcopenic and non-pre-sarcopenic patients with heart failure
| Variables | PS-HFG (N = 24) | NPS-HFG (N = 55) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 70.21 ± 10.8 | 63.54 ± 13.43 | 0.020 |
| Height (m) | 1.58 ± 0.62 | 1.64 ± 0.086 | 0.009 |
| Calcium (mg/dL) | 9.53 ± 0.55 | 9.25 ± 0.5 | 0.040 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.2 ± 0.23 | 1.081 ± 0.27 | 0.040 |
| Fracture (%) | 54.17 | 29.09 | 0.035 |
PS-HFG, Pre-sarcopenic patients with HFrEF; HFrEF, Heart Failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction; NPS-HFG: Non-Pre-sarcopenic patients with HFrEF; y, years; %, percentage.