Bioelectrical Impedance Phase Angle Changes During Hydration and Prognosis in Advanced Cancer
Here is an abstract from the study that was conducted to determine whether bioelectrical impedance (BIA) correlates before hydration or changes during hydration and determine if these changes were prognostically important.
Results. Weight loss was associated with shorter survival. A higher phase angle (PA) on day 1 predicted longer survival. Increased PA during hydration predicted shorter survival: increased weight during hydration predicted longer survival.
Discussion. Higher phase angle before hydration predicts poorer survival and, paradoxically, an increase in phase angle during hydration predicted poorer survival and preexisting intracellular dehydration, cachexia, or poor membrane function.
Conclusions. Phase angle and weight during hydration predict survival in cancer.
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January 14th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
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