Frailty prevalence in older adults with atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional study in a resource-limited setting

José Guillermo Colchado Vallejos, Gonzalo Daniel Quirós López, Tania Tello Rodríguez and Henry Anchante Hernández

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 10, 1-11

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Frailty is a common condition among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including mortality, disability, dysmobility, falls, and hospitalization. In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), these risks are further exacerbated. However, evidence linking AF and frailty, particularly in the South American context, is limited. This study aimed to assess frailty and other geriatric conditions in older outpatients with atrial fibrillation in a resource-limited setting in Lima, Peru. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included adults aged 60 years and older diagnosed with atrial fibrillation who were attending outpatient check-ups. Patients who were hospitalized, receiving chemotherapy induction, or presenting with acute infections or exacerbations were excluded. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess frailty, cognitive impairment, and functional dependence. Statistical analysis was performed using R Studio version 4.3.1, with a significance level set at p

Date: 2024
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