15 Questions
What tools were utilized to collect data on nutritional status and family support?
Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form and numerical family support rating scale
What were the measures used to identify possible sarcopenia in older adults?
Calf circumference, grip strength, and gait speed
What medical procedure did the older adults undergo for possible sarcopenia?
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Which parameters were evaluated at 5 time points to assess heart function after undergoing TAVI?
Left ventricular ejection fraction and New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class
Which issues afflict older adults according to the text?
Malnutrition, family support, and possible sarcopenia
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
Evaluating the nutritional status and family support of older adults with possible sarcopenia
How was possible sarcopenia identified in the study?
By assessing grip strength, calf circumference, and gait speed
What specific tools were used to collect data on nutritional status and family support?
Grip strength and Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form
Which parameters were assessed at 5 time points to evaluate heart function?
Left ventricular ejection fraction and New York Heart Association functional class
What was the design of the study mentioned in the text?
Case-control design
What is the main objective of the study mentioned in the text?
To compare nutritional status and family support in older adults with possible sarcopenia and those without sarcopenia after TAVI
How was possible sarcopenia identified in the study?
By measuring calf circumference, grip strength, and gait speed
What were the measures used to identify possible sarcopenia in older adults?
Calf circumference, grip strength, and gait speed
Which parameters were evaluated at 5 time points to assess heart function after undergoing TAVI?
Left ventricular ejection fraction and New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class
What medical procedure did the older adults undergo for possible sarcopenia?
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Explore the impact of malnutrition and family support on possible sarcopenia in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Delve into the interplay of nutritional status and social support in cardiovascular care.
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