Accuracy of Calf Circumference Measurement, SARC-F Questionnaire, and Ishii's Score for Screening Stroke-Related Sarcopenia

Abstract

Based on the AWGS criteria, calf circumference measurement has the optimal performance in screening stroke-related sarcopenia compared with the SARC-F questionnaire and Ishii's score. In patients with stroke, the cutoff value of calf circumference for sarcopenia is < 31 cm in men and 30 cm in women, and with an AUC of 0.85.