Preoperative unintended weight loss and low body mass index in relation to complications and length of stay after cardiac surgery. [electronic resource]
- The American journal of clinical nutrition Jun 2008
- 1656-61 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1938-3207
10.1093/ajcn/87.6.1656 doi
Adult Aged Body Mass Index Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects Cohort Studies Coronary Artery Bypass--adverse effects Female Heart Valves--surgery Humans Length of Stay Male Malnutrition--epidemiology Middle Aged Postoperative Complications--epidemiology Preoperative Care Prospective Studies Reproducibility of Results Treatment Outcome Weight Loss