Prioritizing Functional Capacity as a Principal End Point for Therapies Oriented to Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease
Published: March 23, 2017
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- Adults are living longer lives, many with cardiovascular (CV) disease, and surviving to very old age.
- Improved physical function in the elderly with heart disease is critical to optimal CV health, improved quality of life and independence.
- Boosting functional capacity is a vital goal of care for this population and a key health metric.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Expanding our lexicon of clinical and research assessment of cardiovascular function in older adults: Can we improve cardiovascular outcomes? by Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, MACP, FAHA