Frailty among Older Adults Who Developed Acute Coronary Syndrome during Hospitalization for Noncardiac Illness and Their Outcome: A Prospective Observational Study

Background: Atypical presentations of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) delay its recognition and treatment in older adults. During hospitalization, functional decline and delirium which are common to elder patients, lead to prolonged hospitalization, frailty, and poor clinical outcome. Steps taken for...

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Main Authors: Arun David, Priya Vijayakumar, M Vijayakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpcs.jpcs_13_24
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