Journal article
Predicting heart failure mortality in frail seniors: Comparing the NYHA functional classification with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 2.0
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Though the NYHA functional classification is recommended in clinical settings, concerns have been raised about its reliability particularly among older patients. The RAI 2.0 is a comprehensive assessment system specifically developed for frail seniors. We hypothesized that a prognostic model for heart failure (HF) developed from the RAI 2.0 would be superior to the NYHA classification. The purpose of this study was to determine …
Authors
Tjam EY; Heckman GA; Smith S; Arai B; Hirdes J; Poss J; McKelvie RS
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 155, No. 1, pp. 75–80
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.01.031
ISSN
0167-5273