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[Geriatric assessment in the elderly with heart failure]
Donatella Del Sindaco1, Giuseppe Zuccalà, Giovanni Pulignano
1Unità per lo Scompenso Cardiaco, Dipartimento Cardiogeriatrico, IRCCS INRCA, Roma. ddelsindaco@tin.it
Summary
Heart failure management in the elderly requires a comprehensive geriatric assessment. This approach evaluates multiple factors, improving patient outcomes and care quality.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Heart failure is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in the elderly.
- Older heart failure patients are often frail and present complex clinical challenges.
Purpose:
- To outline the principles of geriatric assessment for heart failure patients.
- To emphasize the need for a multidimensional and multidisciplinary management approach.
Summary:
- Geriatric assessment includes evaluating comorbidity, cognitive function, daily living activities, psychosocial, environmental, and financial factors, and quality of life.
- This comprehensive evaluation is crucial for understanding the unique needs of elderly heart failure patients.
Impact:
- Geriatric assessment positively influences patient outcomes.
- It enhances the overall quality and cost-effectiveness of care for elderly heart failure patients.