Frailty identifies early and non-cardiac healthcare utilization after cardiovascular hospitalization - Takeaways - MDSpire

Frailty identifies early and non-cardiac healthcare utilization after cardiovascular hospitalization

  • By

  • Noel Rivas-González

  • María López

  • María José Castro

  • Belén Martín-Gil

  • Elsa Rodríguez-Gabella

  • Irene Alcoceba-Herrero

  • Mercedes Fernández-Castro

  • J. Alberto San Román

  • May 29, 2026

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    Frailty is prevalent in older adults with cardiovascular disease and linked to adverse clinical outcomes.

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    Frail patients had longer hospital stays and lower functional status compared to non-frail patients.

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    Frailty was associated with earlier non-cardiac healthcare utilization and increased risk of unplanned readmissions.

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    Integrating frailty screening with functional and biochemical indicators can help identify at-risk older adults.

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    The study highlights the need for improved post-discharge planning to manage healthcare utilization in frail populations.

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Frailty identifies early and non-cardiac healthcare utilization after cardiovascular hospitalization

  • by Noel Rivas-González, María López, María José Castro, Belén Martín-Gil, Elsa Rodríguez-Gabella, Irene Alcoceba-Herrero, Mercedes Fernández-Castro, J. Alberto San Román

  • May 29, 2026

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