Cardiac cachexia as a terminal stage of chronic heart failure carries a poor prognosis. The
definition of this clinical syndrome has been a matter of debate in recent years. This review …

Methods This scientific statement on HF management in SNFs was developed by a writing
group of experts representing nursing, medicine (cardiology, geriatrics, nursing home …

Background: The effectiveness of high-protein (HP) diets in reducing body weight and
adiposity and potentially improving clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) is not known …

The metabolic sources of energy for myocardial contractility include mainly free fatty acids
(FFA) for 95%, and in lesser amounts for 5% from glucose and minimal contributions from …

Résumé Élément indispensable à notre survie, à notre vie, à notre développement, à notre
capacité d'adaptation; l'oxygène est également à l'origine de toxicité, d'acidité, d'altération …

Studies regarding the effects of high protein (HP) diets on cardiovascular (CVD) risk factors
have reported contradictory results. We aimed to determine the effects of an HP diet on CVD …

Background Nutritional adequacy was investigated in 57 stable, nonobese, community-
dwelling HF patients, and findings included an inadequate intake of calories and protein …

For a majority of patients with advanced heart failure, there is a need for complementary,
non‐pharmacologic interventions that could be easily implemented by health care providers …

This article is a review of current evidence regarding the recommended level of dietary
sodium, involvement of family members in adoption of a low sodium diet, and evidence …

Optimal care of patients with heart failure requires a multifaceted approach that includes
guideline‐driven, evidence‐based therapies, intensive patient education, careful initial and …