Interpretations of the Role of Plasma Albumin in Prognostic Indices: A Literature Review

This review assesses how publications interpret factors that influence the serum or plasma albumin (PA) level in prognostic indices, focusing on inflammation and nutrition. On PubMed, a search for “albumin AND prognosis” yielded 23,919 results. From these records, indices were retrieved, their names used as strings PubMed. Indices found 10 more original research articles included. The same strings, restricted to “Review” “Systematic review”, retrieved indices. data comprised latest up of reviews. Thirty had 294 (6 covering two indices) 131 reviews, most which from recent years. A total 106 related PA inflammation, 136 For equivalent numbers 54 65. In conclusion, mention marker nutrition rather than inflammation. is contrast several general reviews nutritional guidelines, state but not Hypoalbuminemia should prompt clinicians focus inflammatory aspects patients.