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

Iriana S HammelDominique M TosiFei TangHenrique Pott-JuniorJorge G Ruiz

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)

Frailty was associated with an increased risk of developing PASC. Vaccination was associated with a decreased risk of PASC, further reduced by booster doses. Early recognition of frailty in patients with COVID-19 may assist in the early identification and management of PASC.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
coronavirus disease
sars cov
liver failure
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation