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
Fabiane da Silva Rosário, Denise Tavares Giannini, Viviane de Oliveira Leal, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha
Fabiane da Silva Rosário, Denise Tavares Giannini, Viviane de Oliveira Leal, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180094
Background: Malnutrition is associated with morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). Thus, it is essential to apply reliable indicators to assess the nutritional status of these individuals. Objective: To evaluate the thickness of the adductor pollicis muscle (APM) in patients with HF as an indicator of somatic protein status and correlate the obtained values with conventionally used parameters and electrical bioimpedance (EBI) markers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with patients with HF undergoing regular outpatient treatment. APM thickness was […]
Keywords: Heart Failure; Thumb; Malnutrition / mortality; Nutrition Assessment; Anthropometry