Vitamin D deficiency is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with chronic heart failure
European Journal of Nutrition Aug 23, 2018
Cubbon RM, et al. - Researchers evaluated if 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency was related to mortality and hospitalization in unselected patients receiving contemporary medical and device therapy for chronic heart failure (CHF). In patients with chronic heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction, findings suggested an association of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency with increased mortality. Experts did not prove whether vitamin D supplementation will improve outcomes. Male sex, diabetes, lower serum sodium, higher heart rate, and greater diuretic requirement were all linked to 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency.
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