Care for Vulnerable Elderly in Cardiology: A Program for Daily Practice

Conclusions: This observational study shows, during a 4-year period, the vulnerability of aged cardiac patients. They were mainly admitted for (diastolic) heart failure, usually in combination with atrial fibrillation and hypertension. Their length of stay was on average 6 days with 11% mortality at 90 days follow-up.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research