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[Nutritional and trace elements status in cardiomyopathies in the elderly]
P Jouanny1, C Burty, L Feldmann
1Service de médecine B, CHU de Nancy-Brabois, Vandoeuvre.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Hospitalized elderly with heart disease have poorer nutritional status. Selenium levels are notably lower in ischemic cardiomyopathy patients compared to other heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiology
- Nutritional Science
Context:
- Hospitalized elderly patients with heart conditions often exhibit suboptimal nutritional status.
- General health status significantly influences nutritional well-being in this demographic.
- Specific cardiac conditions may be associated with distinct nutritional deficiencies.
Purpose:
- To compare the nutritional status of hospitalized elderly patients with cardiopathy to healthy controls.
- To investigate the relationship between selenium levels and different types of cardiopathy.
Summary:
- Nutritional status was poorer in elderly patients hospitalized for heart disease compared to healthy individuals, linked to their overall health.
- Selenium levels were significantly lower in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy than in those with valvular or hypertension-related heart disease.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical need for nutritional support in elderly cardiac patients.
- Suggests potential role of selenium monitoring in managing ischemic cardiomyopathy.
- Informs clinical practice regarding nutritional assessment and intervention in geriatric cardiology.