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Chapter 12 - Diagnosis and management of heart disease in the elderly

from Section III - Care of the elderly by organ system

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2016

By
Michael W. Rich  and
Joshua M. Stolker
Edited by
Jan Busby-Whitehead ,
Christine Arenson ,
Samuel C. Durso ,
Daniel Swagerty ,
Laura Mosqueda ,
Maria Fiatarone Singh  and
William Reichel
Jan Busby-Whitehead
Affiliation:
University of North Carolina
Christine Arenson
Affiliation:
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Samuel C. Durso
Affiliation:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Daniel Swagerty
Affiliation:
University of Kansas
Laura Mosqueda
Affiliation:
University of Southern California
Maria Fiatarone Singh
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
William Reichel
Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Summary

The incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increase progressively with age, and CVD is the leading cause of death and major disability in older adults. Aging affects cardiovascular structure and function. Common acute and chronic cardiovascular disorders affecting older adults include coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders. Because older adults with CVD comprise a markedly heterogeneous population, management must be individualized, with due consideration given to comorbidities, physical and cognitive function, and personal preferences regarding short-term and long-term goals of care.
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Reichel's Care of the Elderly
Clinical Aspects of Aging
 , pp. 157 - 186
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2016

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