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Lai H, Huang S, Anker SD, von Haehling S, Akishita M, Arai H, Chen L, Hsiao F. The burden of frailty in heart failure: Prevalence, impacts on clinical outcomes and the role of heart failure medications. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2024; 15:660-670. [PMID: 38291000 PMCID: PMC10995260 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty often coexists with heart failure (HF), which significantly aggravates the clinical outcomes of older adults. However, studies investigating the interplay between frailty and HF in older adults are scarce. We aimed to assess the prevalence of frailty using the cumulative deficit approach and evaluate the impacts of frailty on health utilization, use of HF-related medications and adverse clinical outcomes (all-cause mortality, all-cause readmissions and HF readmissions) among older HF patients. METHODS A total of 38 843 newly admitted HF patients were identified from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database and categorized into three frailty subgroups (fit, mild frailty and severe frailty) based on the multimorbidity frailty index. Cox regression models and Fine and Gray subdistribution hazard models were used to estimate the impacts of frailty on clinical outcomes at 1 and 2 years of follow-up. Generalized estimating equation models were further conducted to evaluate the associations between longitudinal and time-varying use of HF-related medications and clinical outcomes among distinct frailty subgroups. RESULTS Of 38 843 older HF patients (mean age 80.4 ± 8.5 years, 52.3% females) identified, 68.3% were categorized as frail (47.5% of mild frailty and 20.8% of severe frailty). The median number of readmissions (fit: 1 [inter-quartile range-IQR 2], mild frailty: 1 [IQR 2] and severe frailty: 2 [IQR 3]) increased with the severity of frailty. Only 27.3% of HF patients died of cardiovascular diseases regardless of their frailty status. Compared with the fit group, the severe frailty group was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality (adjusted hazard ratio 1.16, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11-1.21), all-cause readmissions (subdistributional hazard ratio (sHR) 1.21, 95% CI 1.16-1.25) and HF-related readmissions (sHR 1.14, 95% CI 1.09-1.20) at 2 years of follow-up. Those who used triple or more HF-related medications were at lower risk for all-cause readmissions (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.49, 95% CI 0.44-0.54) and HF-related readmissions (aOR 0.42, 95% CI 0.37-0.47) at 2 years of follow-up even in the severe frailty group. CONCLUSIONS Frailty is highly prevalent and associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, all-cause readmissions and HF readmissions among older HF patients. Those who were using triple or more HF-related medications were at lower risk of adverse clinical outcomes across distinct frailty subgroups. Further studies are needed to optimize the treatment strategies for older HF patients with distinct frailty status.
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- Hsi‐Yu Lai
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, College of MedicineNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging SciencesNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Cardiology (CVK) of German Heart Center Charité; Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) partner site BerlinCharité Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Department of Cardiology and PneumologyUniversity of Göttingen Medical CenterGöttingenGermany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)partner site Göttingen, GöttingenGöttingenGermany
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- National Center for Geriatrics and GerontologyObuJapan
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- Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging SciencesNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
- Center for Geriatrics and GerontologyTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
- Taipei Municipal Gan‐Dau Hospital (Managed by Taipei Veterans General Hospital)TaipeiTaiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, College of MedicineNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
- School of PharmacyCollege of Medicine, National Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
- Department of PharmacyNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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Eckerblad J, Klompstra L, Heinola L, Rojlén S, Waldréus N. What frail, older patients talk about when they talk about self-care-a qualitative study in heart failure care. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:818. [PMID: 38062397 PMCID: PMC10704742 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04538-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-care plays a crucial role in the management of heart failure (HF) and is especially important for older patients who are frail. However, there is limited knowledge about how frail, older patients with HF perceive and experience self-care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the experiences of self-care among frail, older patients with HF. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured interviews with frail, older patients diagnosed with HF (n = 19; median age 82 years). Thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke, was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Two main themes emerged from the analysis: 1) "To maintain my health," encompassing various aspects such as hygiene practices, engaging in physical activity, medication adherence, following a healthy diet, and ensuring adequate rest; and 2) "To maintain my well-being and happiness," highlighting the importance of hobbies, maintaining independence, participating in social activities, and creating a supportive environment. CONCLUSION This study provides valuable insights into the perspectives of frail, older patients with HF regarding self-care. It was observed that older patients often associate self-care with general well-being, hygiene, and happiness. Clear communication between healthcare providers and patients is essential to align different perspectives on self-care and ensure that self-care plans are tailored to individual needs. Moreover, addressing the emotional well-being and happiness of patients should be prioritized, as these factors play a significant role in promoting self-care adherence.
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- Jeanette Eckerblad
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Theme Inflammation and Aging, Nursing Unit Aging, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Tsukakoshi D, Yamamoto S, Takeda S, Furuhashi K, Sato M. Clinical Perspectives on Cardiac Rehabilitation After Heart Failure in Elderly Patients with Frailty: A Narrative Review. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2022; 18:1009-1028. [PMID: 36324527 PMCID: PMC9620837 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s350748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The purpose of this narrative review is to examine rehabilitation modalities for patients with heart failure and Frailty who require comprehensive intervention. Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 16% of global mortality. Due to population growing and aging, the total number of heart failure patients continues to rise, a condition known as the heart failure pandemic. Furthermore, frailty has been associated with an increased risk for heart failure and increased morbidity and mortality. The 2021 update of the 2017 ACC expert consensus decision pathway for optimization of HF treatment has become more concerning, citing frailty as one of the 10 most important issues associated with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Frailty and heart failure share common pathological mechanisms and are associated with poor clinical outcomes. Most studies of frailty in patients with heart failure primarily focus on physical frailty, and associations between psycho-psychological and social factors such as cognitive dysfunction and social isolation have also been reported. These results suggest that a more comprehensive assessment of frailty is important to determine the risk in patients with heart failure. Therefore, mechanisms of the three domains, including not only physical frailty but also cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects, should be understood. In addition to interventions in these three domains, nutritional and pharmacological interventions are also important and require tailor-made interventions for the widely varied conditions associated with heart failure and frailty. Although several studies have shown a relationship between frailty and prognosis in patients with heart failure, interventions to improve the prognosis have not yet been established. Further information is needed on frailty intervention by a multidisciplinary team to improve the prognosis.
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- Daichi Tsukakoshi
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan,Correspondence: Shuhei Yamamoto, Department of Rehabilitation, Shinshu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan, Tel +81-263-37-2836, Fax +81-263-37-2835, Email
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
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Díez-Villanueva P, Jiménez-Méndez C, Bonanad C, Ortiz-Cortés C, Barge-Caballero E, Goirigolzarri J, Esteban-Fernández A, Pérez-Rivera A, Cobo M, Sanz-García A, Formiga F, Ariza-Solé A, Martínez-Sellés M, Alfonso F. Sex differences in the impact of frailty in elderly outpatients with heart failure. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1000700. [PMID: 36172583 PMCID: PMC9510708 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1000700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Frailty is common among patients with heart failure (HF). Our aim was to address the role of frailty in the management and prognosis of elderly men and women with HF. Methods and results Prospective multicenter registry that included 499 HF outpatients ≥75 years old. Mean age was 81.4 ± 4.3 years, and 193 (38%) were women. Compared with men, women were older (81.9 ± 4.3 vs. 81.0 ± 4.2 years, p = 0.03) and had higher left ventricular ejection fraction (46 vs. 40%, p < 0.001) and less ischemic heart disease (30 vs. 57%, p < 0.001). Women had a higher prevalence of frailty (22 vs. 10% with Clinical Frailty Scale, 34 vs. 15% with FRAIL, and 67% vs. 46% with the mobility visual scale, all p-values < 0.001) and other geriatric conditions (Barthel index ≤90: 14.9 vs. 6.2%, p = 0.003; malnutrition according to Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Formulary ≤11: 55% vs. 42%, p = 0.007; Pfeiffer cognitive test's errors: 1.6 ± 1.7 vs. 1.0 ± 1.6, p < 0.001; depression according to Yesavage test; p < 0.001) and lower comorbidity (Charlson index ≥4: 14.1% vs. 22.1%, p = 0.038). Women also showed worse self-reported quality of life (6.5 ± 2.1 vs. 6.9 ± 1.9, on a scale from 0 to 10, p = 0.012). In the univariate analysis, frailty was an independent predictor of mortality in men [Hazard ratio (HR) 3.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.29–7.83, p = 0.012; HR 4.53, 95% CI 2.08–9.89, p < 0.001; and HR 2.61, 95% CI 1.23–5.43, p = 0.010, according to FRAIL, Clinical Frailty Scale, and visual mobility scale, respectively], but not in women. In the multivariable analysis, frailty identified by the visual mobility scale was an independent predictor of mortality (HR 1.95, 95% CI 1.04–3.67, p = 0.03) and mortality/readmission (HR 2.06, 95% CI 1.05–4.04, p = 0.03) in men. Conclusions In elderly outpatients with HF frailty is more common in women than in men. However, frailty is only associated with mortality in men.
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- Pablo Díez-Villanueva
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, CIBERCV, IIS-IP, Madrid, Spain
- *Correspondence: Pablo Díez-Villanueva
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, CIBERCV, IIS-IP, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (INCLIVA), Valencia, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario San Pedro de Alcántara, Cáceres, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de a Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Universidad Isabel I, Burgos, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Madrid, Spain
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Análisis de Datos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, CIBERCV, Universidad Europea, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, CIBERCV, IIS-IP, Madrid, Spain
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Heckman GA, Rockwood K. Frailty, Risk, and Heart Failure Care: Commission or Omission? J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 80:1144-1146. [PMID: 36050228 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- George A Heckman
- Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine, Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Carter C, Leanza F, Mohammed S, Upshur REG, Kontos P. A rapid scoping review of end-of-life conversations with frail older adults in Canada. CANADIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN MEDECIN DE FAMILLE CANADIEN 2021; 67:e298-e305. [PMID: 34772723 DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6711e298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore what is known about end-of-life (EOL) conversations with frail older adults across all settings including primary care in Canada, and to understand the barriers to, and recommendations for, EOL conversations. DATA SOURCES Comprehensive searches were conducted in CINAHL (EBSCO), Embase (Ovid), MEDLINE (Ovid), AgeLine (EBSCO), Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest), and Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ProQuest). Searches used text words and subject headings (eg, MeSH, Emtree) related to 3 concepts: frailty, Canada, and EOL conversations. STUDY SELECTION Twenty-one English-language articles were selected (ie, 4 reviews, 10 commentaries, 3 quantitative studies, 3 qualitative studies, 1 mixed-methods study) that included information about EOL conversations with frail older adults in the Canadian health care context. SYNTHESIS In terms of having EOL conversations with frail older adults, this study found that many clinicians do not often and adequately discuss frailty and impending death with their older patients. Moreover, patients and their care partners do not have enough knowledge about frailty and death to make informed EOL decisions, leading to patients choosing more aggressive therapies instead of care focused on symptom management. In terms of barriers to EOL discussions, common barriers included a lack of trust between clinician and patient, inadequate EOL training for clinicians, and ineffective clinician communication with patients and families. Recommendations for improving EOL conversations include regular screening for frailty to prompt conversations about care and the use of an interprofessional approach. CONCLUSION More empirical research is needed that uses exploratory methods to shed light on the contextual factors that may act as a barrier to EOL conversations. More research is also needed on the roles and responsibilities of interprofessional teams in screening for frailty and engaging in EOL conversations. Moreover, there is a need to better understand how frail older patients and their families want EOL conversations to unfold and what best facilitates these conversations.
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- Celina Carter
- PhD candidate in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto in Ontario.
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- Family physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto
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- Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, and a faculty member in the Global Institute of Psychosocial, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, at the University Health Network in Toronto
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- Family physician and Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, Head of the Division of Clinical Public Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Scientific Director of the Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation
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- Senior Scientist in the KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at the University Health Network, and Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto
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Heckman GA, Hirdes JP, Hébert P, Costa A, Onder G, Declercq A, Nova A, Chen J, McKelvie RS. Assessments of heart failure and frailty-related health instability provide complementary and useful information for home care planning and prognosis. Can J Cardiol 2021; 37:1767-1774. [PMID: 34303783 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health instability, measured with the Changes in Health and End-stage disease Signs and Symptoms (CHESS) scale, predicts hospitalizations and mortality in home care clients. Heart failure (HF) is also common among home care clients. We seek to understand how HF contributes to the odds of death, hospitalization or worsening health among new home care clients depending on admission health instability. METHODS We undertook a retrospective cohort study of home care clients aged 65 years and older between January 1st 2010 and March 31st 2015 from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon, Canada. We used multistate Markov models to derive adjusted odds ratios (OR) for transitions to different health instability states, hospitalization, and death. We examined the role of HF and CHESS at 6 months after home care admission. RESULTS The sample included 286,232 clients. Those with HF had greater odds of worsening health instability than those without HF. At low-moderate admission health instability (CHESS 0-2), clients with HF had greater odds of hospitalization and death than those without HF. Clients with HF and high health instability (CHESS≥3) had slightly greater odds of hospitalization (OR 1.08, 95% Confidence Interval 1.02-1.13) but similar odds of death (OR 1.024, 95% CI 0.937-1.120) compared to clients without HF. CONCLUSIONS Among new home care clients, a HF diagnosis predicts death, hospitalization and worsening health, predominantly among those with low-moderate admission health instability. A HF diagnosis and admission CHESS score provide complementary information to support care planning in this population.
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- George A Heckman
- Schlegel Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Carrefour de l'innovation et de l'évaluation en santé, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Endocrine-metabolic Diseases and Aging, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- LUCAS - Center for Care Research and Consultancy & CESO - Center for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada; LUCAS - Center for Care Research and Consultancy & CESO - Center for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Tkacheva ON, Kotovskaya YV, Runihina NK, Frolova EV, Milto AS, Aleksanyan LA, Tyukhmenev EA, Shedrina AY, Rozanov AV, Ostapenko VS, Sharashkina NV, Eruslanova KA, Esenbekova EE, Fedin MA. Comprehensive geriatric assessment in elderly and senile patients with cardiovascular diseases. Expert opinion of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 61:71-78. [PMID: 34112078 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2021.5.n1349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Senile asthenia syndrome (SAS) is a geriatric syndrome characterized by age-associated decline of the physiological reserve and function in multiple systems, which results in higher vulnerability to effects of endo- and exogenous factors and a high risk of unfavorable outcomes, loss of self-sufficiency, and death. Generally, SAS is observed in elderly patients with comorbidities. In cardiovascular diseases, SAS is associated with a poor prognosis, including a higher incidence of exacerbation and death both during acute events and in chronic disease. However, SAS is often not taken into account in developing diagnostic and therapeutic programs for managing elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This article analyzes available scientific information about SAS, algorithms for SAS diagnosis, and the scales that may be useful in developing individual plans for management of elderly patients with CVD.
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- O N Tkacheva
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
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- Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI) named after M.F. Vladimirskogo
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI) named after M.F. Vladimirskogo
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerintology Research and Clinical Centre, Moscow, Russia
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Heckman GA, Hirdes JP, McKelvie RS. The Role of Physicians in the Era of Big Data. Can J Cardiol 2020; 36:19-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2019.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Kunstmann S, Gaínza F. CARDIOPATÍA EN EL PACIENTE ANCIANO. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2019.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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[Prevention of frailty and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with heart failure]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2019; 56:107-114. [PMID: 31092774 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.56.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Díez-Villanueva P, Arizá-Solé A, Vidán MT, Bonanad C, Formiga F, Sanchis J, Martín-Sánchez FJ, Ruiz Ros V, Sanmartín Fernández M, Bueno H, Martínez-Sellés M. Recomendaciones de la Sección de Cardiología Geriátrica de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología para la valoración de la fragilidad en el anciano con cardiopatía. Rev Esp Cardiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2018.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Díez-Villanueva P, Arizá-Solé A, Vidán MT, Bonanad C, Formiga F, Sanchis J, Martín-Sánchez FJ, Ruiz Ros V, Sanmartín Fernández M, Bueno H, Martínez-Sellés M. Recommendations of the Geriatric Cardiology Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology for the Assessment of Frailty in Elderly Patients With Heart Disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 72:63-71. [PMID: 30269913 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2018.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
Frailty is an age-associated clinical syndrome characterized by a decrease in physiological reserve in situations of stress, constituting a state of vulnerability that involves a higher risk of adverse events. Its prevalence in Spain is high, especially in elderly individuals with comorbidity and chronic diseases. In cardiovascular disease, frailty is associated worse clinical outcomes and higher morbidity and mortality in all scenarios, in both acute and chronic settings, and could consequently influence diagnosis and treatment. However, frailty is often not addressed or included when planning the management of elderly patients with heart disease. In this article, we review the available scientific evidence and highlight the most appropriate scales for the measurement and assessment of frailty, some of which are more useful and have better predictive capacity than others, depending on the clinical context. We also underline the importance of properly identifying and assessing frailty in order to include it in the treatment and care plan that best suits each patient.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Albert Arizá-Solé
- Servicio de Cardiología, Área de Enfermedades del Corazón, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
| | - María Teresa Vidán
- Servicio de Geriatría, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES), Madrid, Spain
| | - Clara Bonanad
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
| | - Francesc Formiga
- Programa de Geriatría, Servicio de Medicina Interna, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Juan Sanchis
- Servei de Cardiologia, Hospital Clínic Universitari, INCLIVA, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servei de Cardiologia, Hospital Clínic Universitari, INCLIVA, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Heckman GA, Shamji AK, Ladha R, Stapleton J, Boscart V, Boxer RS, Martin LB, Crutchlow L, McKelvie RS. Heart Failure Management in Nursing Homes: A Scoping Literature Review. Can J Cardiol 2018; 34:871-880. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Revised: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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