Office-Based Physical Assessment in Patients Aged 75 Years and Older with Cardiovascular Disease

Conclusion: Short OLST, in particular #x3c; 3 s, is associated with decreased physical performance and elevated mortality risk in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. OLST can be conveniently measured in the clinician ’s office as a screening tool for impaired physical performance.Gerontology
Source: Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research