Key result
Protein-energy malnutrition linked to ~160% higher in-hospital mortality in breast cancer patients with ADHF.
Why the study?
There are no existing studies on the impact of protein-energy malnutrition on breast cancer patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure.
Does protein-energy malnutrition increase inpatient mortality and adverse outcomes in breast cancer patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure?
Cross-Sectional (n=30,555)
Yes
Does protein-energy malnutrition increase inpatient mortality and adverse outcomes in breast cancer patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure?
Odds Ratio: 2.61
Protein-energy malnutrition is associated with significantly increased in-hospital mortality, cardiogenic shock, and healthcare resource utilization in breast cancer patients admitted for acute decompensated heart failure.
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May warrant nutritional screening in breast cancer patients with ADHF; hypothesis-generating for whether repletion reduces mortality.
Obomanu et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Breast cancer with acute decompensated heart failure (n=30,555). Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) vs. Absence of PEM was evaluated on Inpatient mortality (aOR 2.61). Protein-energy malnutrition in breast cancer patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure was associated with a higher risk of in-hospital mortality (aOR 2.61).
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