Frailty predicts long-term mortality in elderly subjects with chronic heart failure (original) (raw)

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Background The elderly are characterized by a high prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) and frailty, which is a complex interaction of physical, psychological and social impairment. This study aimed to examine the predictive role of frailty on long-term mortality in elderly subjects with CHF.

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