The current status and problems of cerebral small vascular disease and frailty

Abstract

Cerebral small vascular disease (cSVD) and frailty are common in the elderly, and they tend to co-exist with similar risk factors. It is important to understand the etiology and pathogenesis of cSVD and frailty,and focus on the research frontier problems. Meanwhile,early diagnosis and intervention of these two diseases can help to improve health and quality of life.

Keywords

• Cerebral small vascular diseases; Protein⁃energy malnutrition; Review