Cognition, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Older Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with acute decompensated heart failure have persistently poor clinical outcomes. Cognitive impairment (CI) may be a contributing factor. However, the prevalence of CI and the relationship of cognition with other patient-centered factors such a physical function and quality of life (QOL) that also may contribute to poor outcomes are incompletely understood.

Methods and results

Older (≥60 years) hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure were assessed for cognition (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]), physical function (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB], 6-minute walk distance [6MWD]), and QOL (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, Short Form-12). Among patients (N = 198, 72.1 ± 7.6 years), 78% screened positive for CI (

SUBMITTER: Pastva AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7914148 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature