| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9978594 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Among patients with chronic congestive heart failure, advanced age, female sex, diabetes, and low preoperative albumin predict poor clinical course. Careful risk stratification and comprehensive evaluation by care providers should be performed for candidates who are female, are elderly, and have diabetes, and preoperative nutritional optimization should be encouraged to enhance patient outcomes.
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Authors
Nicholas C. MD, Veli K. MD, Brian T. BS, Michelle L. BS, Joy BS, Yoshifumi MD, PhD,