Age and the cardiovascular system

Authors
Rehman, HU
Citation
Hu. Rehman, Age and the cardiovascular system, HOSP MED, 60(9), 1999, pp. 645
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199909)60:9<645:AATCS>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Congestive heart failure is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in th e elderly population. Important changes occur in the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with advancing age. An understanding of these changes is vital for optimum management of these patients.