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Frailty and outcomes following revascularization of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease: Insights from the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI).

Mohammed S Al-DamlujiKim G SmolderenCan MengFeng DaiMichael G NannaBauer SumpioPeter HenkeCarlos Mena-Hurtado
Published in: Vascular medicine (London, England) (2022)
There was significant variation in frailty detection by mFI-5 and RAI. Although frailty was associated with mortality, the predictive value of these tools in predicting outcomes in PAD was limited. Future research should focus on designing new frailty screening tools specific to the PAD population.
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