Bioimpedance vector analysis predicts hospital length-of-stay in acute heart failure

Acute heart failure (AHF) is defined as the rapid onset or worsening of symptoms and/or signs of HF [1]. The role of peripheral and central congestion in AHF or in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is highly significant for outcome purposes [2-4]. Data from the Initiation Management Pre-discharge Assessment of Carvedilol Heart Failure (IMPACT-HF) registry has already highlighted the negative influence of fluid volume overload on clinical outcomes which can impact on mortality and morbidity in these patients [2].

Source: Nutrition - November 1, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Francesco Massari, Pietro Scicchitano, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Pasquale Caldarola, Nadia Aspromonte, Massimo Iacoviello, Sabrina Barro, Ivan Pantano, Roberto Valle Source Type: research