Prognostic value of combined preoperative phase angle and handgrip strength in cardiac surgery
Abstract Objectives Phase angle (PA) constitutes a bioelectrical impedance measurement, indicating cell membrane health and integrity, hydration, and nutritional status. Handgrip strength (HS) has been also associated with body composition, nutritional status, inflammation, and functional ability in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01970-z |