Impact of Hand Grip Strength on Length of Hospital Stay After Cardiac Surgery Among Elderly Patients
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
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 Criteria
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