Overview
Hand grip strength has been shown to be a predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the elderly population. This study aims to investigate whether measurement of hand grip strength could be used as a predictor of prolonged hospital stay after cardiac surgery in elderly patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥70 years
- Undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting or isolated valve surgery or combined coronary and valve procedures
- Being oriented and cooperative enough to understand and comply with the instruction of gripping the hand dynamometer
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age <70 years
- Emergent status
- Hemodynamic instability
- Inability to cooperate due to neurocognitive disorder
- Loss of upper extremity motor function of any degree (such as due to previous stroke)
- History of upper extremity amputation of any level