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Pablo Díez-Villanueva1, César Jiménez-Méndez2, Clara Bonanad3

  • 1Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.

Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
|July 30, 2024
PubMed

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Elderly individuals face higher cardiovascular disease risks due to common risk factors. This review covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in the elderly.
  • Aging increases susceptibility to CVD risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on CVD risk factors in the elderly.
  • To discuss diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CVD in older adults.
  • To explore the relationship between CVD, comorbidities, and aging-related factors.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of existing evidence.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on elderly cardiovascular health.
  • Synthesis of information on risk factors, diagnosis, and management.

Main Results:

  • Aging significantly impacts cardiovascular health, increasing risks.
  • Key risk factors prevalent in the elderly require specific management strategies.
  • Comorbidities like frailty and aging-related changes (genetics, oxidative stress) influence CVD.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive approach is crucial for managing CVD in the elderly.
  • Effective primary and secondary prevention are vital.
  • Understanding the interplay of aging, risk factors, and comorbidities improves patient outcomes.

Keywords:
cardiovascular diseasecardiovascular risk factorselderly

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