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Comparison of feasibility and results of frailty assessment methods prior to left ventricular assist device implantation.

Luise RoehrichSimon Harald SündermannIsabell Anna JustLaurenz Kopp FernandesJulia SteinNatalia SolowjowaJohanna MulzerMarcus MuellerManfred HummelJan KnierimEvgenij V PotapovVolkmar FalkFelix Schoenrath
Published in: ESC heart failure (2022)
Bioelectrical impedance analysis parameters and CT measurements were shown to be suitable to predict 6-month mortality and/or prolonged ventilation time >95 h in patients with advanced heart failure prior to cf-LVAD implantation. Phase angle had the best predictive capacity and sarcopenia diagnosed by reduced body cell mass in BIA or muscle area in CT was associated with a decreased 6 month survival.
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