Impact of Psoas Muscle Area Index on Short- and Mid-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Analysis

Christian Dinges (Erstautor/-in), Matthias Hammerer (Erstautor/-in), Nikolaos Schörghofer, Christoph Knapitsch, Gretha Hecke, Sophie Klaus, Johannes Steindl (Co-Autor/-in), Richard Rezar (Co-Autor/-in), Rainald Seitelberger (Co-Autor/-in), Uta C. Hoppe (Co-Autor/-in), Klaus Hergan (Co-Autor/-in), Elke Boxhammer* (Letztautor/-in), Bernhard Scharinger (Letztautor/-in)

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit

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Abstract

Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, is an emerging comorbidity associated with poor outcomes in cardiovascular surgery. Its impact on mortality in patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis (IE) remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between sarcopenia, measured by the Psoas muscle area index (PMAi), and mortality in patients with IE undergoing valve surgery. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 68 patients with IE who underwent valve surgery at a tertiary care center from 2013 to 2021. Sarcopenia was defined as being in the lowest quartile of PMAi, measured via preoperative computed tomography (CT). Baseline characteristics, survival outcomes, and factors influencing mortality were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards regression. The predictive value of PMAi for 1-year and 3-year mortality was assessed via receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results: Sarcopenia was strongly associated with increased mortality at both 1-year (HR: 0.378, p = 0.010) and 3-year follow-ups (HR: 0.457, p = 0.012). Female sex (OR: 275.748, p < 0.001) and older age (OR: 9.995, p = 0.003) were significant predictors of sarcopenia. Chronic kidney insufficiency (CKI) and the use of heart failure medication therapy also significantly impacted survival outcomes. Conclusions: Sarcopenia is a strong independent predictor of short- and mid-term mortality in patients undergoing valve surgery for IE. Routine radiological assessment of sarcopenia using PMAi could improve risk stratification and guide preoperative interventions. Tailored management strategies, especially in older women and patients with CKI, may enhance outcomes in this high-risk population.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer2259
Seitenumfang16
FachzeitschriftDIAGNOSTICS
Jahrgang14
Ausgabenummer20
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 10 Okt. 2024

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