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Cardiovascular aging: physiology, pathology, pharmacology and therapeutics. 23-24 July 1998, Faculty of Pharmacy,

J Atkinson1, C Capdeville-Atkinson, J M Chillon

  • 1University Henri Poincare, Pharmacologie Cardiovasculaire, Faculé Pharmacie, 5 Rue Albert Lebrun, 54001 Nancy Cedex, France.

Idrugs : the Investigational Drugs Journal
|May 10, 2008
PubMed

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Cardiovascular diseases in the elderly are a growing concern globally. Aging increases cardiovascular system susceptibility due to structural and functional changes, influenced by external factors.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the aged represent a significant cause of premature death and morbidity in developed nations.
  • This health issue is increasingly prevalent in developing countries.
  • Aging inherently alters the cardiovascular system, increasing disease susceptibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the structural and functional changes in the aging cardiovascular system.
  • To explore how these age-related changes influence disease susceptibility.
  • To examine the impact of external factors on age-related cardiovascular changes.

Main Methods:

  • Symposium discussion format.
  • Review of existing literature on aging and cardiovascular health.
  • Exploration of physiological and environmental influences.

Main Results:

  • Aging leads to specific structural and functional cardiovascular alterations.
  • These alterations enhance vulnerability to cardiovascular diseases.
  • External factors significantly modulate the progression of age-related cardiovascular changes.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding age-related cardiovascular changes is crucial for disease prevention.
  • Interventions targeting external factors may mitigate cardiovascular risk in aging populations.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the interplay between aging, external factors, and cardiovascular health.

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