Importance of frailty in patients with cardiovascular disease

Volume: 35, Issue: 26, Pages: 1726 - 1731
Published: Jul 7, 2014
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. With the ageing population, the prognostic determinants among others include frailty, health status, disability, and cognition. These constructs are seldom measured and factored into clinical decision-making or evaluation of the prognosis of these at-risk older adults, especially as it relates to high-risk interventions. Addressing this need effectively requires...
Paper Details
Title
Importance of frailty in patients with cardiovascular disease
Published Date
Jul 7, 2014
Volume
35
Issue
26
Pages
1726 - 1731
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