Cardiovascular diseases, prevention, and management of complications in older adults and frail patients treated for elective or post-traumatic hip orthopaedic interventions: a clinical consensus statement of the ESC Council for Cardiology Practice (CCP), the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the ESC (ACNAP), the ESC Working Group on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases (WG APVD), and the ESC Working Group on Thrombosis (WG T) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cardiovascular diseases, prevention, and management of complications in older adults and frail patients treated for elective or post-traumatic hip orthopaedic interventions: a clinical consensus statement of the ESC Council for Cardiology Practice (CCP), the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the ESC (ACNAP), the ESC Working Group on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases (WG APVD), and the ESC Working Group on Thrombosis (WG T)

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  • Luigina Guasti

  • Stefano Fumagalli

  • Jonathan Afilalo

  • Tobias Geisler

  • Ana Abreu

  • Marco Ambrosetti

  • Sofie Gevaert

  • Ruxandra Christodorescu

  • Dimitri Richter

  • Victor Aboyans

  • Lucie Chastaingt

  • Michela Barisone

  • Paolo Severgnini

  • Riccardo Asteggiano

  • Marc Ferrini

  • January 15, 2025

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    Cardiovascular diseases and frailty significantly increase vulnerability in elderly patients undergoing hip surgery.

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    Hip fractures in older adults often lead to disability and increased mortality, exacerbated by cardiovascular complications.

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    A multidisciplinary approach is essential for managing cardiovascular risks and frailty in pre-, peri-, and post-operative care.

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    Specific assessments and interventions are recommended to prevent cardiovascular complications during hip procedures.

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    Optimizing the hip surgery pathway aims to preserve health and independence in older adults following surgery.

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