The impact & experience of cardiac cachexia in patients with advanced heart failure & their caregivers

Donna Fitzsimons; Matthew A. Carson; Lana Dixon; Patrick Donnelly; Alyson J. Hill; Theresa McDonagh; Susan E. Piper; Joanne Reid; Paul Slater; Gareth Thompson; Loreena Hill

doi:10.1093/eurjcn/zvac060.008

The impact & experience of cardiac cachexia in patients with advanced heart failure & their caregivers

Donna Fitzsimons
, Matthew A. Carson
, Lana Dixon
, Patrick Donnelly
, Alyson J. Hill
, Theresa McDonagh
, Susan E. Piper
, Joanne Reid
, Paul Slater
, Gareth Thompson
, Loreena Hill

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Background: Cardiac cachexia is a multifactorial wasting syndrome, which is characterised by unintentional weight loss, a reduction in skeletal muscle mass, and reduced quality of life. There is a paucity of qualitative research outlining the impact and experience of cardiac cachexia in advanced heart failure patients and their caregivers. Research in this area may promote a better understanding of the syndrome, enhance current treatment strategies, and highlight priorities for patient care.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
Journal	European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Volume	21
Issue number	Supp 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvac060.008
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 22 May 2022

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