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Frailty and its potential relevance to cardiovascular care

Authors :
Singh, Mandeep
Alexander, Karen
Roger, Veronique L.
Rihal, Charanjit S.
Whitson, Heather E.
Lerman, Amir
Jahangir, Arshad
Nair, Sreekumaran
Source :
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Oct, 2008, Vol. 83 Issue 10, p1146, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Frailty is characterized by vulnerability to acute stressors and is a consequence of decline in overall function and physiologic reserves. An estimated 7% of the US population older than 65 [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00256196
Volume :
83
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.187406687