Effect of risk of malnutrition on 30-day mortality among older patients with acute heart failure in Emergency Departments.

CONCLUSIONS: The risk of malnutrition assessed by the MNA-SF is associated with 30-day mortality in older patients with AHF who were attended in EDs. Routine screening of risk of malnutrition may help emergency physicians in decision-making and establishing a care plan.
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Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - May 6, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Martín-Sánchez FJ, Cuesta Triana F, Rossello X, Pardo García R, Llopis García G, Caimari F, Vidán MT, Ruiz Artacho P, González Del Castillo J, Llorens P, Herrero P, Jacob J, Gil V, Fernández Pérez C, Gil P, Bueno H, Miró Ò, Matía Martín P, Rep Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research