A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Bárbara de Oliveira Costa, Gabrielle Maciel, Ana Beatriz Huguenin, Geisiane da Silva, Sheila Moreira da Silva Guimarães, [...]
Bárbara de Oliveira Costa, Gabrielle Maciel, Ana Beatriz Huguenin, Geisiane da Silva, Sheila Moreira da Silva Guimarães, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20190018
Background: Ischemic heart failure is a chronic and degenerative disease with high morbidity and mortality in the world. Coronary artery bypass grafting is indicated as elective treatment and may cause a catabolic state that depletes energy reserves. Data on body composition evaluation in the postoperative period of major cardiac surgery are limited. Objective: To evaluate the influence of elective coronary artery bypass grafting on body composition on the seventh postoperative day of patients with ischemic heart failure. Methods: A cross-sectional […]
Keywords: Heart Failure/physiopathology; Heart Failure/mortality; Coronary,Artery Bypass Grafting; Body Composition; Postoperative Period