American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 11, Supplement , Pages S78-S81 , 2 June 2008

Impairment in Walking Capacity and Myocardial Function in the Elderly: Is There a Role for Nonpharmacologic Therapy with Nutritional Amino Acid Supplements?

  • Roldano Scognamiglio, MD

      Affiliations

    • Metabolic Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Roldano Scognamiglio, MD, Metabolic Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Polyclinic, via Giustiniani 2, 35100 Padua, Italy.
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  • Amidio Testa, MD

      Affiliations

    • Rehabilitation Center, Foundation “E. Spalenza-Don Gnocchi,” Rovato, Brescia, Italy
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  • Roberto Aquilani, MD

      Affiliations

    • Metabolic Service and Nutritional Pathophysiology, Foundation “S. Maugeri,” IRCCS, Scientific Institute of Montescano, Pavia, Italy
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  • Francesco S. Dioguardi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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  • Evasio Pasini, MD

      Affiliations

    • Foundation “Salvatore Maugeri,” IRCCS, Scientific Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)00400-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.03.005

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 11, Supplement , Pages S78-S81 , 2 June 2008