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What is the EFT Frailty Score? A Simple Tool for Assessing Patient Frailty

According to a 2017 study in the *Journal of the American College of Cardiology*, the Essential Frailty Toolset (EFT) was found to be the strongest predictor of death and worsening disability in older adults undergoing aortic valve replacement, outperforming several other frailty tools. This article explains what is the EFT frailty score, its components, and its vital role in modern clinical practice.