How should I think about frailty in considering TAVR referral?

Aortic Valve
Written By Lakshmi Tummala

Use the EFT score.

Central Illustration: Essential Frailty Toolset in Older Adults Under-going Aortic Valve Replacement

Afilalo J, Lauck S, Kim DH, et al. Frailty in Older Adults Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement: The FRAILTY-AVR Study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017;70(6):689-700. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.06.024

Lakshmi Tummala
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