Why the study?
Does BMI category affect the risk of postoperative cardiac complications in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture repair?
Population
1,180 elderly patients undergoing urgent hip fracture repair between 1988 and 2002, mean age 84.2, 80%…
Comparison
Underweight, overweight, and obese BMI categories vs Normal-weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) BMI category
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May prompt closer cardiac surveillance in underweight elderly hip fracture patients; leaves open whether BMI-targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Does BMI category affect the risk of postoperative cardiac complications in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture repair?
Underweight elderly patients undergoing hip fracture repair have a significantly higher risk of postoperative cardiac complications compared to normal-weight patients, highlighting the vulnerability of patients with low functional reserve.
Batsis et al. (2009) studied this question.
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