Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement
Cognitive Impairment and Frailty in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement
- Scientific statement
- consensus-based
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
View cardiovascular disease (CVD), cognitive impairment and frailty as manifestations of shared biological aging processes
Target common, modifiable risk factors
Ensure appropriate diagnostic evaluation and referral
Promote resilience through medication, structured exercise, nutrition and limiting polypharmacy
Original publication
Cognitive Impairment and Frailty in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published 10 August 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2026.07.009
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