Fragile hearts:Unveiling the crucial layers of frailty in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions  

作　　者：Andreas Mitsis Michael Myrianthefs 

机构地区：[1]Department of Cardiology,Nicosia General Hospital,Nicosia 2026,Cyprus

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第26期5998-6000,共3页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：Wang and Liu's systematic review of frailty among elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)revealed that patients with frailty have significantly higher risks of all-cause and in-hospital death,major undesirable cardiovascular events,and major haemorrhage.Frailty is associated with adverse events,prolonged hospital stays,increased complications,and elevated mortality risk due to diminished physiological reserves.Integrating frailty into risk assessment tools is crucial,and gait speed has emerged as a key predictor of frailty.Recognizing the impact of frailty leads to personalized and informed decisionmaking,and frailty assessments should be performed.This holistic approach can inform tailored interventions,thereby optimizing outcomes for this vulnerable population undergoing PCI.

关 键 词：FRAILTY ELDERLY Percutaneous coronary intervention OUTCOMES Risk assessment tools 

分 类 号：R541[医药卫生—心血管疾病]