Nutritional outcomes of patients with pediatric and congenital heart disease requiring ventricular assist devices.

Megan HorsleySagar PathakDavid MoralesAngela LortsMarialena Mouzaki

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2022)

VADs are associated with improved nutrition outcomes. Future studies should investigate the impact of VADs on body composition and longer-term outcomes.

Keyphrases

body composition
congenital heart disease
heart failure
resistance training
type diabetes
physical activity
left ventricular
current status
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
weight loss
gestational age
case control