Frailty trajectories after a cardiovascular event among community-dwelling older people

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Incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events significantly increase frailty trajectories in older adults living independently.
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Over a median follow-up of 8.3 years, frailty increased following CVD events, particularly after hospitalization for heart failure and stroke.
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Factors such as age over 80, being female, living alone, and residing in remote areas are associated with a greater frailty burden.
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The study highlights the importance of integrating frailty management into cardiovascular disease treatment protocols.
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Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to minimize frailty-related complications in high-risk older adults.

European Journal Of Preventive Cardiology

by Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo, Andrew M Tonkin, Sara E Espinoza, Swarna Vishwanath, Anne M Murray, Robyn L Woods, Kathryn E Callahan, Ruth Peters, Joanne Ryan
February 21, 2025

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