Exercise and diet for heart disease in the frail patient: Fact or fiction?

Shane Nanayakkara; David M Kaye
Abstract
Frailty represents a state of increased physiological vulnerability and diminished reserve, as well as a complex interaction between age, comorbidities, demographics, and lifestyle. Frailty has repeatedly been demonstrated to be an independent prognostic factor across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease; however, frail patients are often excluded from major clinical trials, leading to a significant gap in the evidence. In this review, we discuss the impact of nutrition and exercise interventions on frailty and, consequently, on cardiovascular disease.
Journal HEART AND METABOLISM
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Published 01 Jul 2018
Volume
Issue 76
Pages 36-39
DOI
Type Review
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