Can Frailty Be a Predictor of ICD Shock after the Implantation of a Cardioverter Defibrillator in Elderly Patients?
Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of frailty among elderly patients who had an implanted cardioverter defibrillator, as well as the influence of frailty on the main endpoints during the follow-up. Methods: The study included 103 patients > 60 years of age (85M, aged...
Main Authors: | Agnieszka Mlynarska, Rafal Mlynarski, Bartosz Uchmanowicz, Wioletta Mikuľáková |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Sensors |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/18/6299 |
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