Exploring Associations Between Social Risk Factors and Physical Frailty in Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Journal of Cardiac Failure - Intersections 2026 Open access

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Authors: Quin E. Denfeld, Christopher Chien, Zijiao Wang, Shirin O. Hiatt, Mary Roberts Davis, C S Lee
DOI: 10.1016/j.yjcafi.2026.01.009
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Abstract

Physical frailty affects about half of patients with heart failure (HF) and portends worse outcomes.1 Biological mechanisms (e.g. inflammation) and clinical manifestations (e.g. comorbidities) have been linked with physical frailty in HF,2 including sex differences.3 Although social risk factors of frailty (e.g. education, social support4) have been identified among older adults, these have not been well characterized in HF. Social risk factors may influence the development and manifestation of frailty, particularly among women.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Frailty in Older Adults Heart Failure Treatment and Management Nutrition and Health in Aging

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cardiac Failure - Intersections
Volume
2
Issue
4
Pages
387–390
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN