Prognostic impact of frailty based on a comprehensive frailty assessment in patients with heart failure

ConclusionsThe KCL is a useful tool for risk stratification of adverse outcomes in patients with AHF. Functional declines in psycho-emotional domains including cognitive function and depressed mood contribute to adverse outcomes.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - March 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tomoyuki Hamada, Toru Kubo, Kazuya Kawai, Yoko Nakaoka, Toshikazu Yabe, Takashi Furuno, Eisuke Yamada, Hiroaki Kitaoka, On behalf of Kochi YOSACOI study Tags: Original Article Source Type: research