Low Energy Intake Diagnosed Using the Harris–Benedict Equation Is Associated with Poor Prognosis in Elderly Heart Failure Patients

Low Energy Intake Diagnosed Using the Harris–Benedict Equation Is Associated with Poor Prognosis in Elderly Heart Failure Patients

Introduction: Insufficient nutrient intake is a strong independent predictor of mortality in elderly patients with heart failure. However, it is unclear to what extent energy intake affects their prognosis. This study investigated the association between patient outcomes and actual measured energy i...

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Main Authors: Akira Taruya, Tsuyoshi Nishiguchi, Shingo Ota, Motoki Taniguchi, Manabu Kashiwagi, Yasutsugu Shiono, Ke Wan, Yasushi Ino, Atsushi Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
elderly patients
heart failure
energy intake
Harris–Benedict equation
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7191

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