Table 1 Characteristics of study participants
From: Evaluation of handgrip strength as a predictor of sarcopenia in patients with HCV-related cirrhosis
Variable | Cirrhosis group (n = 32) | Control group (n = 32) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 58.5 ± 11.0 | 59.3 ± 12.1 | 0.783 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.5 ± 4.4 | 28.0 ± 7.9 | 0.400 |
Sex (F/M) | 10/22 | 12/20 | 0.076 |
Total lean mass (kg) | 60.25 ± 8.50 | 64 ± 6.72 | 0.021 |
Total fat mass (kg) | 18.6 ± 3.25 | 21 ± 2.45 | < 0.001 |
DEXA-ASMI kg/m2 | 7.75 ± 1.35 | 8.29 ± 1.25 | < 0.001 |