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Cardiac cachexia is unintentional severe weight loss caused by severe heart failure. The weight loss might be life-threatening.
Even with a very good appetite and high calorie intake, some people lose muscle mass.
Cardiac cachexia can require supplemental nutrition.
Current as of: September 7, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, ElectrophysiologyMartin J. Gabica MD - Family MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineStephen Fort MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Stephen Fort MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
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