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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Fragile hearts: Unveiling the crucial layers of frailty in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions.

Andreas Mitsis, Michael Myrianthefs

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Andreas MitsisDepartment of Cardiology, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia 2026, Cyprus. andymits7@gmail.com.
Michael MyrianthefsDepartment of Cardiology, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia 2026, Cyprus.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Wang and Liu's systematic review of frailty among elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) revealed that patients with frailty have significantly higher risks of all-cause and in-hospital death, major undesirable cardiovascular events, and major haemorrhage. Frailty is associated with adverse events, prolonged hospital stays, increased complications, and elevated mortality risk due to diminished physiological reserves. Integrating frailty into risk assessment tools is crucial, and gait speed has emerged as a key predictor of frailty. Recognizing the impact of frailty leads to personalized and informed decision-making, and frailty assessments should be performed. This holistic approach can inform tailored interventions, thereby optimizing outcomes for this vulnerable population undergoing PCI.

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ElderlyFrailtyOutcomesPercutaneous coronary interventionRisk assessment tools

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PMID39286391
PMCPMC11287514

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