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Frailty is a multidimensional construct that broadly refers to a health-state of diminished physiologic reserve resulting in a reduced tolerance to health stressors.(1) Although the concept of frailty has its roots in geriatrics, it has flourished in hepatology. Indeed, many patients with cirrhosis are frail, which portends an increased risk of hospitalizations and mortality.(2,3) It is recommended that we evaluate all patients with decompensated cirrhosis or undergoing transplant evaluation for frailty with a toolbox that includes physical performance measures and validated disability scales.