Tag: Malnutrition

Management of Malnutrition in Heart Failure to Optimize Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy

Heart failureAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Malnutrition, therapeutic implementation, and clinical outcomes form an intertwined triad in heart failure management. Addressing malnutrition should not be considered an adjunctive measure but rather a critical component of precision cardiovascular care. Systematically integrating nutritional assessment and targeted intervention into HF treatment pathways offers a promising opportunity to improve therapy delivery, patient outcomes, and long-term prognosis. Moving forward, nutritional care deserves recognition as an essential pillar in the comprehensive management of heart failure.

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Association Between Malnutrition and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Utilization at Discharge in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at identifying crucial gaps in guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) application among malnourished patients at Beijing Anzhen Hospital. Data from patients with heart failure (HF) admitted between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2023, were analyzed. Malnutrition was assessed with Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) and Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) scores.

GDMT regimens were defined as follows. The triple-therapy regimen included β-blockers, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASIs), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs).

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