Heart failure & cardiomyopathiesResearch article
Hypoalbuminaemia and Heart Failure: A Practical Review of Current Evidence
- Narrative review
Authors' conclusion
Current evidence points to hypoalbuminaemia as a marker of poor outcomes in HF, irrespective of the ejection fraction, and in other cardiovascular diseases.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with heart failure (HF) and hypoalbuminaemia (serum albumin ≤3.5 g/dl)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of hypoalbuminaemia in HF
Prevalence estimated across the whole spectrum of EF
5% and 70%
Further findings
New-onset HF and in-hospital mortality after ACS
- Increased risk with hypoalbuminaemia
Original publication
Hypoalbuminaemia and Heart Failure: A Practical Review of Current Evidence. Eur J Heart Fail. Published 4 July 2024. doi:10.1002/ejhf.3363
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