• 1. Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University / West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. Department of Nephrology / Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
YUAN Huaihong, Email: yuanhuaihong@wchscu.cn
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The incidence of sarcopenia and frailty in maintenance hemodialysis patients are high, and there are often comorbidities, which easily lead to more complications, thus increasing the hospitalization rate and reducing the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the definition, physiological mechanism, incidence and diagnosis, relationship and treatment strategies of sarcopenia and frailty in maintenance hemodialysis patients, in order to better prevent and intervene the occurrence of sarcopenia and frailty and provide a reference for prevention and treatment.

Citation: HE Maoxin, YUAN Huaihong, YANG Yujie, YU Shaobin, FU Ping. Clinical research progress of sarcopenia and frailty in maintenance hemodialysis patients. West China Medical Journal, 2022, 37(11): 1720-1725. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202202025 Copy

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