Frailty as a risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among US veterans during the Delta and Omicron waves

Abstract: Background: Older populations have suffered the highest rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated complications, including Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Comparison of claims-based frailty indices in u.s. veterans 65 and older for prediction of long-term institutionalization and mortality

Abstract: Background: Frailty is increasingly recognized as a useful measure of vulnerability in older adults. Multiple claims-based frailty indices (CFIs) can readily identify …

Preoperative frailty and adverse outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in US veterans

Abstract: Contemporary guidelines emphasize the value of incorporating frailty into clinical decision-making regarding revascularization strategies for coronary artery disease. …

Association of frailty and cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes in older U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Determine the association between frailty and immediate survival of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in older Veterans. Secondary outcomes: compare …

The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002–2012

Abstract: Background: Frailty is a key determinant of clinical outcomes. We sought to describe frailty among U.S. Veterans and its association with mortality. Methods: Nationwide …