Preoperative Phase Angle as a Risk Indicator in Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective Observational Study

Background: The phase angle (PhA) can be used for prognostic assessments in critically ill patients. This study describes the perioperative course of PhA and associated risk indicators in a cohort of elective cardiac surgical patients. Methods: The PhA was measured in 168 patients once daily until p...

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Main Authors: Sylvia Ryz, Larissa Nixdorf, Jürgen Puchinger, Andrea Lassnigg, Dominik Wiedemann, Martin H. Bernardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/12/2491