Objective: To describe the nutritional status and characteristics of dyslipidemia among outpatients with heart failure at Vinmec Hai Phong Hospital in 2026.
Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study using convenience sampling was conducted among 99 outpatients with heart failure at Vinmec Hai Phong Hospital in 2026. Nutritional status was initially assessed using body mass index (BMI). Anemia and renal impairment were determined based on hemoglobin levels and estimated glomerular filtration rate, respectively. Dyslipidemia was evaluated using serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels.
Results: Among the 99 outpatients, 48.5% were overweight or obese, 37.4% had a normal BMI, and 14.1% were underweight. Male patients had a higher mean height (164.4 ± 8.2 cm vs. 154.3 ± 8.5 cm) and a higher median BMI (24.4 vs. 21.6 kg/m²) compared to females. Regarding dyslipidemia, men presented with higher median triglyceride levels (1.6 vs. 1.1 mmol/L) and a significantly higher prevalence of low HDL-C (35.7% vs. 11.6%) than women.
Conclusion: Initial BMI assessment revealed a coexistence of overweight/obesity (48.5%) and underweight (14.1%) among heart failure outpatients. Univariate analysis indicated that male sex was associated with higher triglycerides and a greater prevalence of low HDL-C; however, these findings have not been adjusted for potential confounders to confirm an independent association.