Inspiratory Muscle Strength Is an Independent Predictor of Maximum Tongue Pressure in Patients Aged ≥65 Years With Acute Heart Failure ― A Retrospective Observational Study ―
PI<sub>max</sub> was independently associated with MTP in older patients with AHF and may indicate a need for more intensive physical therapy interventions.
Authors
- Ren Takahashi
- Keisuke Matsushima
- Junichi Yokota
- Takeru K. Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9734-9601)
- Yuuko Matsukawa
Institutions
- Hirosaki University (JP)
- Sendai Medical Center (JP)
- National Hospital Organization (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Circulation Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1253/circrep.cr-25-0172
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science