Understanding the Association Between Frailty and Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

ConclusionsSlower gait speed was associated with increased odds of major morbidity or mortality. This effect was amplified among patients with pre-existing comorbidities. Future studies should evaluate the impact of pre-procedural interventions on frailty, including those aimed at addressing comorbidities.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research