2020
DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3227
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Predicting non-elective hospital readmission or death using a composite assessment of cognitive impairment and frailty in elderly inpatients with cardiovascular diseases

Abstract: Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related complications are significant healthcare problems in the growing elderly population. Metabolic factors are the predominant risk factors for CVD, sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity are major modifiable risk factors for CVD. Age-associated cognitive decline and impairment are associated with an increased mortality. Cognitive and physical components of frailty have pathophysiologic rationale as risk factors for CVD. There is a clinical… Show more

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