Nutritional state during COPD exacerbation: clinical and prognostic implications.
Ann Nutr Metab
; 54(1): 52-8, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
To estimate the prevalence of malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients hospitalized for exacerbation and to evaluate its clinical and prognostic influence on the exacerbation. SUBJECTS/METHODS:
The subjects were 78 consecutive patients with moderate-to-severe COPD who were admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of exacerbation. Nutritional status was assessed by means of body mass index (BMI), bioelectric impedance analysis and levels of plasmatic albumin. Previous spirometry, 6-min walk test, severity of the exacerbation, days of hospitalization and readmission in the following 3 months were also evaluated.RESULTS:
Malnutrition [BMI <20 or fat-free mass (FFM) indexCONCLUSIONS:
The high prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized COPD patients is related to their lung function and exercise tolerance. Moreover, nutritional parameters during exacerbation are related to length of hospitalization and readmission.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estado Nutricional
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Músculo Esquelético
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Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
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Desnutrição
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article