Coexistence of Non-Lower Body Mass Index and Exercise Habits Reduce Readmission in Older Patients With Heart Failure
- Author:
Tetsuya OZAWA
1
;
Tatsuro INOUE
;
Takashi NARUKE
;
Kosei SATO
;
Yuki IZUOKA
;
Ryuichi SATO
;
Naoshi SHIMODA
;
Masaru YUGE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;48(5):344-351
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) and exercise habits on readmission rates among older patients with heart failure.
Methods:Ninety-seven older patients admitted for heart failure (median age: 81 years; 57.7% male) were included in the study. Patients were categorized into four groups based on the presence or absence of lower BMI and/or the absence of exercise habits. Lower BMI was defined as BMI<20.3 kg/m2 at discharge and exercise habits were defined as engaging in 30 or more minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise at least once a week. The primary outcome was all-cause readmission during the 1-year follow-up period.
Results:The patients were distributed across four groups: lower BMIon-exerciser (n=24, 24.7%), lower BMI/exerciser (n=22, 22.7%), non-lower BMIon-exerciser (n=21, 21.6%), and non-lower BMI/exerciser (n=30, 30.9%). Forty-six patients (47.4%) experienced readmission during the 1-year follow-up period. In a cox proportional hazard analysis, non-lower BMI/exerciser remained an independent prognostic factor even after adjusting for confounding factors (non-lower BMI/exerciser vs. lower BMIon-exerciser: hazard ratio, 0.26; 95% confidence interval, 0.08–0.83; p=0.022).
Conclusion:The coexistence of non-lower BMI and regular exercise habits may reduce readmission during the 1-year in older patients with heart failure. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct appropriate nutritional assessments for patients with lower BMI at discharge. Additionally, promoting and monitoring sustained physical activity after discharge is crucial for older patients with heart failure.
