The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * what is the prevalence and development of sarcopenia in cirrhosis? * what is the role of malnutrition? Participants will * undergo a muscle ultrasound of the lower and upper limb muscles * handgrip strength will be measured * malnutrition screening and assessment * complete a questionnaire to assess quality of life
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Prevalence of sarcopenia: muscle mass
Timeframe: baseline
Prevalence of sarcopenia: muscle strength
Timeframe: baseline
Development of sarcopenia: changes in muscle mass
Timeframe: 2 years
Development of sarcopenia: changes in muscle strength
Timeframe: 2 years
Development of sarcopenia: changes in muscle quality
Timeframe: 2 years