Geriatric nutritional risk index as a predictor of outcomes in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic review shows low geriatric nutritional risk index raises risks of adverse outcomes in elderly PCI patients, highlighting nutritional intervention.
Key Points
Low geriatric nutritional risk index scores are linked with a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality in elderly patients undergoing PCI.
Participants in the study included 35,002 individuals across 24 observational studies, with low scores indicating a higher likelihood of major adverse cardiovascular events.
The analysis utilized a systematic approach with random effects modeling performed in STATA version 15.0, confirming consistent associations across subgroups.
Evidence of publication bias in outcomes suggests careful interpretation, emphasizing the need for nutritional assessment in at-risk elderly populations.