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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
NameTimeMethod
Perioperative mortality90day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
🇩🇪Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

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