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Author Spotlight: Unveiling Prognostic Indicators in Heart Failure - The Role of Phase Angle and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Published on: June 30, 2023
Is the Naples prognostic score useful for predicting heart failure mortality
Oğuz Kılıç1, Hakan Suygun1, Mehmet Mustu2
1Karaman Research and Training Hospital.
The Naples prognostic score (NPS) effectively predicts in-hospital mortality in heart failure (HF) patients by assessing inflammation and malnutrition. Higher NPS scores correlate with increased mortality risk in HF.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) is a complex condition influenced by inflammation and malnutrition.
- Predictive tools for HF prognosis are crucial for patient management.
- The Naples prognostic score (NPS) integrates inflammation and nutritional status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the Naples prognostic score (NPS) and in-hospital mortality.
- To evaluate NPS as a prognostic indicator in hospitalized heart failure patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 496 hospitalized heart failure patients was analyzed.
- Patients were categorized into deceased and living groups.
- Naples prognostic score (NPS) was calculated for each patient.
Main Results:
- The Naples prognostic score (NPS) was significantly higher in patients who died compared to survivors (p=0.003).
- Multivariate analysis identified NPS, systolic blood pressure, and white blood cell count as independent predictors of in-hospital mortality in HF patients.
Conclusions:
- The Naples prognostic score (NPS) demonstrates a significant correlation with mortality in heart failure patients.
- NPS offers a valuable tool for predicting heart failure prognosis by assessing inflammation and nutritional status.
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