Lack of Association between Inadequate Micronutrient Intake and Prognosis in Outpatients with Heart Failure.

Inadequate nutrient intake can lead to worse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake and their association with prognosis in 121 adult and elderly outpatients with HF. Habitual micronutrient intake was evaluated using 24-h dietary recalls (minimum 2 and maximum 6). Participants were grouped into moderate (n = 67) and high (n = 54) micronutrient deficiency groups, according to the individual assessment of each micronutrient intake. Patients' sociodemographic, clinical, and anthropometric data and clinical outcomes (hospitalization and mortality) within 24 months were collected. Overall and event-free survival rates were calculated using Kaplan-Meier estimates, and curves were compared using the log-rank test. The death risk rate (hazard ratio (HR)) was calculated using Cox's univariate model. The rate of inadequate intake was 100% for vitamins B1 and D and above 80% for vitamins B2, B9, and E, calcium, magnesium, and copper. No differences in overall survival and event-free survival were observed between groups of HF outpatients with moderate and high micronutrient deficiencies (HR = 0.94 (CI = 0.36-2.48), p = 0.91, and HR = 1.63 (CI = 0.68-3.92), p = 0.26, respectively), as well as when the inadequacy of each micronutrient intake was evaluated alone (all p > 0.05). In conclusion, a high prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake was observed in outpatients with HF. Inadequate micronutrient intake was not associated with hospitalization and mortality in this group of patients.

Vitamin D status and predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with heart failure living in a sunny region.

INTRODUCTION: Aims: hypovitaminosis D has frequently been identified in patients with heart failure (HF). However, few studies have been conducted in regions with high solar incidence. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate vitamin D status and predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in patients with HF living in a sunny region (5 °- 6 °S). Methods: this cross-sectional study enrolled 70 patients with HF. Biodemographic, clinical, biochemical, dietary, and sun exposure data were collected, and 25(OH)D levels were measured. Results: the mean 25(OH)D level was 40.1 (12.4) ng/mL, and 24.3 % (95 % CI: 14.2-33.8) of patients with HF had hypovitaminosis D (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL). Female patients (p = 0.001), those with ischemic etiology (p = 0.03) and those with high parathyroid hormone levels (> 67 pg/mL) (p = 0.034) were more likely to present hypovitaminosis D. Higher 25(OH)D levels were observed in men than in women (ß = 7.78, p = 0.005) and in patients with HF in New York Heart Association (NHYA) functional class I when compared to those in class III/IV (ß = 8.23, p = 0.032). Conclusions: the majority of patients with HF had sufficient 25(OH)D levels. Sex and functional classification were identified as independent predictors of 25(OH)D levels. These results highlight the need for increased monitoring of vitamin D status among female patients with heart failure and those with more severe symptoms.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Objetivos: la hipovitaminosis D se ha identificado con frecuencia en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca (IC). Sin embargo, pocos estudios se han realizado en regiones con una alta exposición solar. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el estado de la vitamina D y los predictores de los niveles de 25-hidroxivitamina D (25(OH)D) en pacientes con IC que viven en una región soleada (5 °-6 °S). Métodos: este estudio transversal incluyó a 70 pacientes con IC. Se recopilaron datos biodemográficos, clínicos, bioquímicos, dietéticos y de exposición solar, y se midieron los niveles de 25(OH)D. Resultados: el nivel medio de 25(OH)D fue de 40,1 (12,4) ng/mL y el 24,3 % (IC 95 %: 14,2-33,8) de los pacientes con IC tenían hipovitaminosis D (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL. Las pacientes mujeres (p = 0,001), aquellos con IC de etiología isquémica (p = 0,03) y aquellos otros pacientes con niveles altos de hormona paratiroidea (> 67 pg/mL) (p = 0,034) tenían más probabilidades de presentar hipovitaminosis D. Se observaron niveles más altos de 25(OH)D en los hombres que en las mujeres (ß = 7,78, p = 0,005), y en los pacientes con IC de clase funcional I de la New York Heart Association (NHYA) que en los de clase III/IV (ß = 8,23, p = 0,032). Conclusiones: la mayoría de los pacientes con IC tenían niveles suficientes de 25(OH)D. El sexo y la clasificación funcional se identificaron como predictores independientes de los niveles de 25(OH)D. Estos resultados destacan la necesidad de un mayor control del estado de la vitamina D entre las mujeres con insuficiencia cardíaca y los pacientes con síntomas más graves.

Vitamin D status and predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with heart failure living in a sunny region / Estado de la vitamina D y predictores de los niveles de 25-hidroxivitamina D en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca residentes en una región soleada

AIMS: hypovitaminosis D has frequently been identified in patients with heart failure (HF). However, few studies have been conducted in regions with high solar incidence. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate vitamin D status and predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in patients with HF living in a sunny region (5 °- 6 °S). METHODS: this cross-sectional study enrolled 70 patients with HF. Biodemographic, clinical, biochemical, dietary, and sun exposure data were collected, and 25(OH)D levels were measured. RESULTS: the mean 25(OH)D level was 40.1 (12.4) ng/mL, and 24.3 % (95 % CI: 14.2-33.8) of patients with HF had hypovitaminosis D (25(OH) D < 30 ng/mL). Female patients (p = 0.001), those with ischemic etiology (p = 0.03) and those with high parathyroid hormone levels (> 67 pg/mL) (p = 0.034) were more likely to present hypovitaminosis D. Higher 25(OH)D levels were observed in men than in women (β = 7.78, p = 0.005) and in patients with HF in New York Heart Association (NHYA) functional class I when compared to those in class III/IV (β = 8.23, p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS: the majority of patients with HF had sufficient 25(OH)D levels. Sex and functional classification were identified as independent predictors of 25(OH)D levels. These results highlight the need for increased monitoring of vitamin D status among female patients with heart failure and those with more severe symptoms

OBJETIVOS: la hipovitaminosis D se ha identificado con frecuencia en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca (IC). Sin embargo, pocos estudios se han realizado en regiones con una alta exposición solar. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el estado de la vitamina D y los predictores de los niveles de 25-hidroxivitamina D (25(OH)D) en pacientes con IC que viven en una región soleada (5 °-6 °S). MÉTODOS: este estudio transversal incluyó a 70 pacientes con IC. Se recopilaron datos biodemográficos, clínicos, bioquímicos, dietéticos y de exposición solar, y se midieron los niveles de 25(OH)D. RESULTADOS: el nivel medio de 25(OH)D fue de 40,1 (12,4) ng/mL y el 24,3 % (IC 95 %: 14,2-33,8) de los pacientes con IC tenían hipovitaminosis D (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL. Las pacientes mujeres (p = 0,001), aquellos con IC de etiología isquémica (p = 0,03) y aquellos otros pacientes con niveles altos de hormona paratiroidea (> 67 pg/mL) (p = 0,034) tenían más probabilidades de presentar hipovitaminosis D. Se observaron niveles más altos de 25(OH)D en los hombres que en las mujeres (β = 7,78, p = 0,005), y en los pacientes con IC de clase funcional I de la New York Heart Association (NHYA) que en los de clase III/IV (β = 8,23, p = 0,032). CONCLUSIONES: la mayoría de los pacientes con IC tenían niveles suficientes de 25(OH)D. El sexo y la clasificación funcional se identificaron como predictores independientes de los niveles de 25(OH)D. Estos resultados destacan la necesidad de un mayor control del estado de la vitamina D entre las mujeres con insuficiencia cardíaca y los pacientes con síntomas más graves