Endocrine Abstracts

Backround and objectives: Heart failure (HF) has a rising incidence and is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. The number of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with heart failure is very high. Serum NT-proBNP and systolic ejection fraction correlate with the severity and prognosis of this condition. The nutritional evaluation of patients with HF, who usually have normal weight, overweight or obesity, has acquired a novel approach due to the incorporation of novel t...