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From: An exploration of the prevalence and experience of cardiac cachexia: protocol for a mixed methods cross-sectional study

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Diagnostic criteria for cachexia, adapted from [1]. * Lowest tertile [6]. ** Physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion; unable to continue exercise at the same intensity without a decrease in performance [7]. *** Limited food intake (total intake of calories is less than 20 kcal/kg body weight/d; < 70% usual food intake) [8]. **** Depletion of lean tissue (i.e. mid upper arm circumference < 10th percentile for age and gender) [9]

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BMC Palliative Care

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