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[Clinicopharmacological and therapeutic peculiarities in geriatric cardiology]
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|September 1, 1983
Insights
This study explores how the heart functions physiologically and pathologically, detailing age-related cardiac changes and the effects of cardioactive medications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Physiology
- Pathophysiology
Context:
- Focuses on the physiological and pathophysiological underpinnings of cardiac function.
- Examines the natural progression of cardiac changes throughout the aging process.
Purpose:
- To elucidate the physiological and pathophysiological requirements of the heart.
- To describe age-associated alterations in cardiac structure and function.
- To analyze the impact of cardioactive medications on the aging heart.
Summary:
- The author details the fundamental physiological and pathophysiological needs of the heart.
- The manuscript addresses age-related modifications in cardiac function and morphology.
- Cardioactive drug effects on the aging cardiovascular system are discussed.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of cardiac aging and pharmacology.
- Aids in understanding age-related cardiovascular disease.
- Informs clinical practice regarding medication use in older adults.
Abstract:
The author begins with the physiological and pathophysiological requirements. He also deals with the way the heart changes with age, and with cardio-active medicines.