Peri-operative nutrition in cardiovascular surgery: current pitfalls and future directions

Eric E. Vinck, Katherine M. van Ierland, Juan C. Rendón, José J. Escobar, Alejandro Quintero Gómez, Clara I. Saldarriaga, Thomas van Brakel, Robert J. M. Klautz, Diana Cárdenas

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Abstract

In the field of cardiovascular surgery, many areas are frequently evaluated to improve patient outcomes. Even though cardiac surgery has advanced significantly, peri-operative nutrition remains an area needing special attention and is under-considered in patient results. The three portions of cardiac surgical nutrition optimization are pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative. All these, merit important clinical intervention which when done properly can significantly improve patient recovery and reduce morbidity and mortality. Here we provide a narrative review and recommendations for peri-operative nutritional optimization in cardiac surgery.
Original languageEnglish
JournalActa chirurgica Belgica
Early online date2021
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiac surgery
  • nutritional therapy
  • peri-operative

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