Implications of Frailty among Men with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

OBJECTIVES Frailty is associated with adverse outcomes, but little is known of the impact of frailty on patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). This study sought to determine the prevalence of frailty, based on quantitative assessment, and assessed its potential impact on outcomes among community-dwelling men with ICDs. METHODS A total of 124 ICD-treated men presenting for a routine device clinic appointment between May and...