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A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs

A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs

Published on: February 18, 2022

Heart failure treatment in the elderly.

Jessi Khangura¹, Sarah J Goodlin

¹Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy

|September 22, 2011

Summary

Heart failure affects many elderly individuals, yet this population is understudied. Current data suggest most heart failure treatments are appropriate for older adults, guiding clinical practice.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Cardiology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Heart failure (HF) represents a significant and increasing public health concern, disproportionately affecting the elderly population.
The growing prevalence of HF in older adults necessitates a better understanding of its management in this demographic.
Limited research specifically addresses the unique aspects of HF treatment in elderly patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize the existing data on the treatment of heart failure in elderly patients.
To provide clinicians with an evidence-based overview for managing heart failure in older individuals.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies focusing on heart failure treatment in elderly populations.
Analysis of data regarding the efficacy and appropriateness of various medical and non-medical therapies.

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A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs

A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs

Published on: February 18, 2022

Main Results:

Available data indicate that the majority of established heart failure therapies are suitable for elderly patients.
Specific considerations for age-related physiological changes may be necessary but do not contraindicate standard treatments.

Conclusions:

Elderly patients with heart failure can generally be treated with the same therapies as younger individuals.
Further research is warranted to optimize HF management strategies tailored to the aging population.