Frailty prevalence in older adults with atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional study in a resource-limited setting
One-third of older outpatients with atrial fibrillation were identified as frail, while half were classified as prefrail. In this population, frailty frequently coexists with cognitive impairment and functional dependence, highlighting the need for timely screening and the implementation of evidence-based interventions for individuals with atrial fibrillation in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Gonzalo Daniel Quirós López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3512-6861)
- Henry Anchante Hernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9318-4918)
- José Guillermo Colchado Vallejos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4423-5434)
- Tania Rodríguez
Institutions
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (PE)
- Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312498
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00