Abstract 207: Assessing the Clinical Value of Frailty as a Prognostic Indicator to Aid Decision-Making in Cardiac Surgery [Session Title: Poster Session PM]

Conclusions: Certain aspects of frailty, as measured by the FACT, have clinical value as prognostic indicators. These models are the first, to our knowledge, to investigate the relationship between the EuroSCORE II and MACE +/- all-cause mortality using the FACT. Traditional risk assessment scores such as the EuroSCORE II will benefit from having frailty included as a risk factor.Implications: This study will assist in educating future heart surgery patients about their possible risks by predicting adverse outcomes with better predictive ability. It is hoped that patients who possess more knowledge about their personal risks will be able to make more informed decisions about their surgery. Strategies to address and reduce frailty by increasing mobility and cognitive function and reducing nutritional deficiencies could use this information to inform future work.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research