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Nutritional management for post-stroke sarcopenia risk and multi-comorbidities patient via percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy: a case report and review of the literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often leading to complications such as malnutrition, dysphagia, and sarcopenia. We present the case of a 78-year-old male with a history of ischemic stroke and multiple comorbidities, who was underweight and weakened. Over a 10-month follow-up period, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was placed, and nutritional management was carried out based on biochemical and nutritional status assessments. Anthropometric and blood biochemical parameters confirmed the need to adjust protein and energy intake to the patient's requirements. Personalized nutritional intervention, including a caloric surplus and dietary adjustments, resulted in weight gain, improved muscle mass and biochemical blood parameters. This case report highlights the comprehensive nutritional management of a post-stroke patient to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Source: Frontiers in Nutrition

DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1474328

Authors: Sofia Oliveira, Beatriz Martins, Paula Pereira, Maria Leonor Silva

Institutions: Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Centro de Investigação em Saúde e Tecnologia, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295