Body Composition Estimated by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This study addresses the critical issue of obesity and its impact on patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). While obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, emerging evidence suggests that obese patients with coronary artery disease may have better survival outcomes-a phenomenon known as the \"obesity paradox.\" Our research aims to explore this paradox by examining the body composition of ACS patients using bioimpedance analysis (BIA). We will evaluate parameters such as lean mass, body fat, and fluid volume to assess their relationship with clinical outcomes, including mortality and the incidence of heart and kidney failure. By focusing on body composition rather than just BMI, this study seeks to provide a more accurate understanding of how these factors influence patient outcomes. Conducted at a major hospital in Argentina, the study will contribute valuable insights into the role of body composition in the prognosis of ACS, potentially informing more personalized treatment strategies.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
Locations
Other Locations
Argentina
Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín
RECRUITING
Buenos Aires
Contact Information
Primary
Diego Costa, MD, MSc.
diegosta@gmail.com
+54 9 1161984472
Backup
Ricardo Pérez de la Hoz, MD, MSc, PhD
rphoz2010@gmail.com
+54 9 11 44193525
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-02-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Sponsors
Leads: Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín
Collaborators: University of Buenos Aires

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