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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2022 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Card Fail. 2020 Sep 18;27(3):286–294. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.007

Figure 3: Conceptual Model.

Figure 3:

Among older patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure, cognitive impairment is highly prevalent, is underrecognized clinically, and is a predictor of severe and widespread physical dysfunction and poor quality of life. Concomitant cognitive and physical impairment implies coordinated, systemic dysfunction, which has high potential to jeopardize adherence to heart failure management strategies, safety, and independent living. Screening for cognitive and physical dysfunction delivers crucial details regarding performance in daily life activities and health management, identifying those who may require more support and tailored care to reduce the risk of untoward adverse events and unnecessary hospitalizations.