The association of inflammatory markers with frailty and in-hospital mortality in older COVID-19 patients.
Estelle Tran Van HoiBrent AppelmanSimon MooijaartVirgil A S H DalmHarmke A Polinder BosDiana van HeemstBas F M van RaaijRaymond NoordamAnna KuranovaJacobien J HoogerwerfGeeske PeetersAnnemieke Smorenbergnull nullnull nullnull nullnull nullPublished in: Experimental gerontology (2024)
While frailty is a significant factor in determining overall outcomes in older patients, our study suggests that the elevated risk of mortality in older patients with frailty compared to fit patients is likely not explained by difference in inflammatory responses.
Keyphrases
- community dwelling
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- cardiovascular disease
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular events
- risk factors
- patient reported outcomes
- metabolic syndrome
- skeletal muscle
- weight loss
- insulin resistance