Role of Malnutrition in Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study including Individuals ≥ 75 Years of Age.

Published in: Nutrients (2023)

Screening for malnutrition in the elderly is essential. According to GLIM criteria, malnutrition may play a role in the development of AF and increase one-year mortality in the elderly.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
middle aged
community dwelling
heart failure
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
cardiovascular events
direct oral anticoagulants
percutaneous coronary intervention
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
venous thromboembolism