| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597568 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We found a high proportion of prefrail and frail patients among patients deemed candidates for thoracic surgical procedures. This finding indicates that frailty may be underrecognized. Substantial numbers of patients may be considered for a presurgical frailty reduction intervention.
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Authors
Angela K. MD, Megan MD, Katherine MD, Amy D. PA, MS, Jordan BA, Paul BS, Mark K. MD,