Effects of Postoperative Dietary Intake on Functional Recovery of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

ConclusionsPostoperative DI was independently associated with functional recovery, but preoperative sarcopenia was not. Regardless of preoperative nutritional status or the presence of sarcopenia, aggressive nutritional intervention in the early stage after surgery helps support functional recovery.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research