Predictors of secondary cardiovascular events in older adults with community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective observational study

Key Points

• To identify predictors of secondary cardiovascular events in older adults with community-acquired pneumonia.
• Conducted a prospective observational study
• Monitored patients after admission for community-acquired pneumonia
• Assessed frailty and cardiac biomarkers along with risk stratification using PSI
• Secondary cardiovascular events were common and occurred early after admission
• Incorporating frailty and cardiac biomarkers into PSI enhanced risk assessment
• External validation of findings is necessary before implementation in clinical practice