Key result
Atrial fibrillation was significantly associated with a Clinical Frailty Scale score >4 (OR 2.68; 95% CI 1.18-6.43; p=0.021) in elderly patients.
Why the study?
The study aimed to analyze the relationship between AF, frailty, and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients in an outpatient and inpatient hospital setting.
Is atrial fibrillation associated with frailty and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients?
Case-Control (n=207)
No
Is atrial fibrillation associated with frailty and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients?
Odds Ratio: 2.68 (95% CI 1.18–6.43)
p-value: p=0.021
Atrial fibrillation in the elderly is strongly associated with frailty and multiple geriatric syndromes, suggesting that patient management should incorporate comprehensive geriatric assessments alongside standard cardiovascular care.
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AF associated with frailty in elderly; hypothesis-generating, should not yet change practice.
Terwangne et al. (2022) conducted a case-control in Atrial fibrillation and frailty (n=207). Atrial fibrillation vs. No atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) > 4 (OR 2.68, 95% CI 1.18-6.43, p=0.021). Atrial fibrillation was significantly associated with a Clinical Frailty Scale score >4 (OR 2.68; 95% CI 1.18-6.43; p=0.021) in elderly patients.
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