Research progress on cognitive frailty in cardiovascular disease / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Cognitive frailty is a state of weakness and mild cognitive impairment in patients without dementia.It directly affects the health of patients with cardiovascular disease, increasing disability risk and reducing quality of life.This article reviews the concept, assessment, epidemiology, prognosis, mechanisms and intervention of cognitive frailty in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease.