Cited 3 times since 2021 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC Acta chirurgica Belgica, Volume 122, Issue 2, 22 4 2021, Pages 77-84 Peri-operative nutrition in cardiovascular surgery: current pitfalls and future directions. Vinck EE, van Ierland KM, Rendón JC, Escobar JJ, Quintero Gómez A, Saldarriaga CI, van Brakel T, Klautz RJM, Cárdenas D
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.
