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  • The link between sarcopenia and orthostatic hypotension (OH) in older adults is not well-established.
  • Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle mass and strength, is common in aging populations.
  • Orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure upon standing, poses risks like falls and syncope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sarcopenia, its severity, and the presence of orthostatic hypotension.
  • To determine if individuals with sarcopenia are more likely to experience OH.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 511 geriatric outpatient clinic patients was analyzed.
  • Orthostatic hypotension was diagnosed using the Head-up Tilt Table test (measuring blood pressure changes upon standing).
  • Sarcopenia and its severity were classified based on the revised European consensus criteria.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of probable sarcopenia, sarcopenia, and severe sarcopenia was 42.2%, 6.06%, and 11.1%, respectively.
  • Severe sarcopenia was significantly associated with increased odds of systolic orthostatic hypotension at 1 and 5 minutes (OH1, OH5) and overall OH1.
  • Systolic OH1 was also significantly different between sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia groups.

Conclusions:

  • A significant relationship exists between sarcopenia, particularly severe sarcopenia, and orthostatic hypotension in older adults.
  • Clinicians should consider screening for OH in elderly patients diagnosed with sarcopenia.
  • Conversely, OH evaluation may be warranted in older adults presenting with sarcopenia.