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[Echocardiographic changes in the elderly population]

Metin Okşul, Necla Özer1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. necozer@hacettepe.edu.tr.

Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi Arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin Yayin Organidir
|October 5, 2017
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The global elderly population is growing, leading to increased cardiovascular disease incidence. Echocardiography can detect age-related cardiovascular changes, many of which are subclinical.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Global life expectancy is increasing, contributing to a larger elderly population.
  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death and illness, with incidence rising with age.
  • Aging causes anatomical and functional cardiovascular changes, some of which are clinically undetectable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of an aging population on cardiovascular health.
  • To emphasize the importance of detecting age-related cardiovascular changes.
  • To present echocardiography as a key tool for assessing these changes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on aging and cardiovascular disease.
  • Discussion of the role of echocardiography in geriatric cardiology.
  • Analysis of subclinical cardiovascular changes associated with senescence.

Main Results:

  • The aging process significantly impacts the cardiovascular system.
  • Many cardiovascular changes in the elderly remain subclinical.
  • Echocardiography effectively identifies these subclinical alterations.

Conclusions:

  • The rising elderly population necessitates a focus on age-related cardiovascular health.
  • Echocardiography is crucial for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in older adults.
  • Understanding subclinical changes is vital for managing geriatric cardiovascular conditions.

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