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High Prevalence of Geriatric Conditions Among Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Amal Aïdoud1,2, Wassim Gana1, Fanny Poitau1

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine Tours University Hospital Tours France.

Journal of the American Heart Association
|January 11, 2023
PubMed

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As the global population ages, cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults is rising. This review explores how geriatric conditions like frailty impact CVD prognosis and quality of life in elderly patients.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Global cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden is increasing, especially in aging populations.
  • Improved life expectancy and cardiovascular care have altered CVD epidemiology, creating complex patient profiles.
  • Older adults with CVD often present with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and frailty, challenging clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review noncardiovascular factors impacting health status and quality of life in older adults with CVD.
  • To identify key geriatric conditions influencing functional decline and prognosis in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on noncardiovascular factors in elderly CVD patients.
  • Analysis of the interplay between geriatric conditions and cardiovascular health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Specific geriatric conditions significantly interact with health status and quality of life.
  • Multimorbidity, polypharmacy, geriatric syndromes, and frailty are major risk factors for functional decline.
  • These factors critically impact the overall prognosis for older individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Noncardiovascular factors, particularly geriatric conditions, are crucial in managing older adults with CVD.
  • Addressing multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and frailty is essential for improving functional outcomes and prognosis.
  • A comprehensive approach is needed to manage the complex health needs of aging cardiovascular patients.

Keywords:
aging; older adultscardiovascular diseaseclinical decision‐makingfrailtygeriatric cardiologygeriatric syndromepolypharmacy

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