Association of Low Vitamin D Levels With Mortality in Patients With Reduced Left Ventricular Function Referred to Cardiac Surgery
- Conditions
- Malnutrition
- Registration Number
- NCT00741546
- Lead Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
- Brief Summary
This study investigates if reduced serum levels of vitamin D concentration are a typical feature in patient group with low left ventricular function admitted for cardiac surgery interventions. and also the necessity of more preventive strategies for adequate nutrition of these patients with more focus on intake of vitamin D before admission to cardiac surgery.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 160
Inclusion Criteria
- All routinely cardiac procedures
Exclusion Criteria
- dialysis, cancer
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Perioperative mortality 90day
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
🇩🇪Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery🇩🇪Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany