Preoperative Treatment of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Cardiac Surgery: New Frontiers
Author Department
Surgery
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
10-2020
Abstract
Cardiac surgery is performed more often in a population with an increasing number of comorbidities. Although these surgeries can be lifesaving, they disturb homeostasis and may induce a temporary overall loss of physiologic function. The required postoperative intensive care unit and hospital stay often lead to a mid- to long-term decline of nutritional and physical status, mental health, and health-related quality of life. Prehabilitation before elective surgery might be an opportunity to optimize the state of the patient. This article discusses current evidence and potential effects of preoperative optimization of nutrition and physical status before cardiac surgery.
Keywords: Cardiac surgery; Critical care; Exercise; Malnutrition; Nutrition therapy; Prehabilitation; Sarcopenia.
Recommended Citation
Hill A, Arora RC, Engelman DT, Stoppe C. Preoperative Treatment of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Cardiac Surgery: New Frontiers. Crit Care Clin. 2020 Oct;36(4):593-616. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2020.06.002. Epub 2020 Aug 14.
PMID
32892816