Prognostic nutritional index in elderly patients hospitalized for acute heart failure.

Matteo CandeloroMarcello Di NisioMartina BalducciStefano GenovaEmanuele ValerianiSante Donato PierdomenicoEttore Porreca

Published in: ESC heart failure (2020)

Low PNI values are associated with short-term and long-term mortality among elderly patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure. Future studies are warranted to confirm these findings and evaluate the use of PNI to guide therapeutic decisions.

Keyphrases

acute heart failure
heart failure
liver failure
left ventricular
cardiac resynchronization therapy
respiratory failure
cardiovascular events
current status
atrial fibrillation
aortic dissection
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
intensive care unit