Total body water to lean body mass ratio predicts mortality in patients with chronic heart failure: a prospective, observational study
The TLR may serve as a novel composite biomarker that reflects both volume and nutritional status in CHF patients and is associated with long-term prognosis. Its prognostic performance appears comparable to several established biomarkers, though further validation is warranted.
Authors
- Yuanzhu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7501-7487)
- Jie Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3435-0351)
- Yuhe Zhao
- Bryan Richard Sasmita
- Suxin Luo
- Linfeng Xie
- Bi Huang
Institutions
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1762912
- Primary Topic
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00