Frailty prevalence in older adults with atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional study in a resource-limited setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Frailty is a common condition among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including mortality, disability, dysmobility, falls, and hospitalization. In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), these risks are further exacerbated. However, evidence linking AF and frailty, particularly in the South American context, is limited. This study aimed to assess frailty and other geriatric conditions in older outpatients with atrial fibrillation in a resource-limited setting in Lima, Peru.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we included adults aged 60 years and older diagnosed with atrial fibrillation who were attending outpatient check-ups. Patients who were hospitalized, receiving chemotherapy induction, or presentin

SUBMITTER: Colchado Vallejos JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500909 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature