Understanding frailty and recovery in older adults after heart attacks
Frailty and Resiliency in Older Adults with Acute Myocardial Infarction
This study is looking at older adults who have had a heart attack to create an easy test that helps understand their strength and ability to recover, with the hope of finding better ways to care for them and improve their health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inova Health Care Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893043 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on older adults who experience acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks) and aims to develop a simple test to assess frailty and resiliency in these patients. The project will involve designing and analyzing interventions to improve care for this vulnerable population. By enhancing knowledge in geriatrics and conducting pilot studies, the research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments for older adults with heart conditions. The ultimate goal is to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes in this age group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those over 60 years of age, who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction and may be frail or lack resiliency.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 years or those without cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment strategies for older adults recovering from heart attacks, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in assessing frailty in older adults, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in cardiovascular care for this population.
Where this research is happening
Fairfax, UNITED STATES
- Inova Health Care Services — Fairfax, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Damluji, Abdulla Al — Inova Health Care Services
- Study coordinator: Damluji, Abdulla Al
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.