CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
1. IntroductionFrailty is a syndrome characterized by a decrease in functional reserve, making the body less resistant to acute stress events, which leads to prolonged hospitalizations, worse prognosis, and lower survival rates. In Brazil, there are around 2 million people with heart failure, with 240,000 new cases annually. It is estimated that half of these patients are frail. Decompens…