Predictive role of preoperative nutritional status on early postoperative outcomes in different aged patients undergoing cardiac valvular surgery

Insufficient nutrient intake, culminating in malnutrition, represents a complex syndrome that fails to fulfill the physiological needs of patients. This condition may further deteriorate due to systemic inflammatory responses triggered by underlying diseases.1 Preoperative malnutrition is intricately linked to suboptimal early postoperative outcomes. Notably, early nutritional intervention is posited to enhance patient prognosis.2, 3 Within the realm of cardiovascular disease, preoperative malnutrition has been identified as a significant prognostic indicator for early postoperative outcomes, including prolonged intensive care unit (ICU), 30-day mortality, and postoperative delirium.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research