Retrospective cohort study shows that preoperative phase angle predicts long-term mortality after cardiovascular surgery, highlighting its utility for postoperative risk stratification.
PhA correlated with physical function and independently predicted long-term mortality after cardiovascular surgery. The additive prognostic value of PhA compared with the other physical function measures suggests the clinical usefulness of preoperative PhA for risk stratification in planning post-operative treatment and rehabilitation.
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