RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Sarcopenia in cirrhosis: A practical overview JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 489 OP 492 DO 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0089 VO 20 IS 5 A1 Amritpal Dhaliwal A1 Matthew J Armstrong YR 2020 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/20/5/489.abstract AB Patients with liver cirrhosis and, in particular, those with liver failure are at high risk of reduced muscle mass and strength/function, otherwise known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a complex, multifactorial (poor nutritional intake, protein catabolism, physical inactivity) chronic condition, which increases the risk of liver-related morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and tailored management incorporating high protein diets and combination aerobic/resistance exercise can ameliorate the complications associated with sarcopenia in cirrhosis. This review provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, assessment tools and management of sarcopenia in cirrhosis.