Short-term weight loss after hospitalization predicts long-term survival in patients with chronic heart failure
Lainscak, M.; von Haehling, S.; Sandek, A.; Keber, I.; Kerbev, M.; Anker, S. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2006 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background. Chronic weight loss independently predicts survival in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of weight changes in the first 3 months after hospitalization for decompensated CHF. Methods. We prospectively followed 71 CHF patients (age 72±11 years, 56% men, 56% ischemic etiology, 80% NYHA class III/IV, glomerular filtration rate [GFR] 59±25ml/min). Demographic characteristics and laboratory investigations were obtained during hospitalization; weight was always taken on the same scale. Results. During the first 3 months, 39 patients (55%) experienced wei…
