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Most important outcomes research papers in cardiovascular disease in the elderly

Aakriti Gupta, Purav Mody, Behnood Bikdeli

    Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
    |May 18, 2012
    PubMed

    Insights

    This review highlights key research on cardiovascular disease in the elderly. It focuses on significant studies relevant to cardiovascular quality and outcomes for a general cardiology audience.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Health Outcomes Research

    Background:

    • Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes introduces a new series.
    • This series aims to summarize pivotal manuscripts from the Circulation portfolio.
    • The focus is on research relevant to cardiovascular quality and outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a timely and comprehensive selection of important papers.
    • To highlight significant research in cardiovascular disease in the elderly.
    • To cater to a general cardiology readership interested in quality and outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Selection of manuscripts by the Editor.
    • Summarization of the most important published papers.
    • Focus on research concerning elderly populations with cardiovascular disease.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of significant research in cardiovascular disease in the elderly.
    • Compilation of key findings from selected Circulation publications.
    • Emphasis on studies impacting cardiovascular quality and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The series offers a valuable resource for understanding critical advancements in geriatric cardiovascular health.
    • Readers gain access to a curated selection of high-impact studies.
    • The review underscores the importance of quality and outcomes in elderly cardiovascular care.

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