The impact of the frailty syndrome on the functioning of patients with atrial fibrillation

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Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common supraventricular arrhythmias, which are related to the patient's health condition in progressive treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the frailty syndrome and the functioning of patients with atrial fibrillation. Material and methods 98 patients (64 women and 34 men) over 65 years of age suffering from atrial fibrillation were included in the study. In the study 2 questionaries have been used: The Frailty Indicator (TFI) and The Functioning in the Chronic Illness Scale (FCIS). The frailty syndrome was recognized at values of 5 or more. Results Frailty syndrome was recognized in 96,94% of cases. The total value of the frailty syndrome correlates negatively and significantly with all components of functioning in a chronic illness. A similar correlation is also found in the physical domain and the components of functioning in chronic illness. The social domain correlates statistically negatively with the patient's impact on the illness. Exact results are presented in the table below. Conclusions Atrial fibrillation has an indirect impact on the lives of patients. The attitude of patients has an indirect influence on the course of atrial fibrillation, and patients are pessimistic about the future. Frailty syndrome worsens the functioning of patients in atrial fibrillation.The correlation between FCIS and TFI