Publications by authors named "Francisco Manuel Moscoso Costa"
EHRA expert consensus document on the management of arrhythmias in frailty syndrome, endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), Latin America Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS), and Cardiac Arrhythmia Society of Southern Africa (CASSA).
Irina Savelieva Stefano Fumagalli Rose Anne Kenny Stefan Anker Athanase Benetos Francisco Manuel Moscoso Costa
Europace
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- The aging population is increasingly living with chronic diseases, leading to higher rates of frailty, which is linked to more health complications and greater healthcare resource use.
- Frailty poses significant challenges in medical care, necessitating early detection and treatment to avoid further functional decline and increased mortality.
- The EHRA consensus document addresses the specific needs of elderly and frail patients regarding cardiac arrhythmias, providing insights on assessment and management while highlighting gaps in research and knowledge in this area.