Nutrition check before heart surgery may flag lung risks in seniors
NCT ID NCT06340464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether four easy-to-use nutrition scoring tools (GNRI, MNA-SF, PNI, and NAF) can predict serious lung complications after heart surgery in 217 patients aged 60 and older. Researchers tracked problems like pneumonia, blood clots in the lungs, and need for a breathing tube beyond 24 hours. The goal is to see if a simple nutritional assessment before surgery can help identify those at highest risk.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify elderly patients at higher risk for lung problems after heart surgery, allowing for better pre-surgery nutrition support.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The nutrition scores are not proven to prevent complications, only to predict them. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand