
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and arm muscle circumference (AMC) are more prognostic in heart failure patients than guideline-recommended skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) or calf circumference (CC).


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In patients with heart failure, mid-upper arm circumference and arm muscle circumference are more associated with prognosis than skeletal muscle mass index or calf circumference, data suggest.

How Should Muscle Mass Be Measured in Heart Failure?

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Measuring Muscle Mass in Heart Failure Patients
