Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis of Body Composition and Survival in Patients with Heart Failure

ConclusionsOur data suggests that higher fat mass ‐ and to a lesser extent higher lean mass ‐ is associated with improved outcomes in heart failure. Further investigations of specific components of body composition and outcomes in heart failure are warranted.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - November 17, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elizabeth Thomas, Pritha P Gupta, Gregg C Fonarow, Tamara B. Horwich Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research