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[Vascular diseases in the elderly]
1Klinik für Angiologie und Geriatrie, Medizinischen Universität zu Lübeck, Deutschland.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Obliterative artery diseases present acutely more often in the elderly, with limited symptom reversal. Treatment options for these vascular conditions are similar to those for younger patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Context:
- Obliterative artery diseases affect individuals of all ages, but acute symptoms are more prevalent in the elderly.
- Hemodynamic factors significantly influence the presentation and progression of these vascular conditions in older adults.
- Symptom reversal is infrequent in elderly patients diagnosed with obliterative artery diseases.
Purpose:
- To discuss the various body regions affected by arterial obliteration.
- To review therapeutic strategies for obliterative artery diseases, applicable to both elderly and younger populations.
- To emphasize the impact of comorbidities like diabetes mellitus and hypertension on obliterative vessel diseases.
Summary:
- The paper examines the anatomical regions impacted by arterial obliteration.
- It outlines therapeutic interventions including exercise, catheter-based procedures (lysis, transluminal dilatation), fibrinolysis, hemodilution, rheological agents, and surgery.
- The critical role of managing concurrent conditions such as diabetes and hypertension is highlighted.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of obliterative artery diseases, particularly in the geriatric population.
- Offers insights into a range of treatment modalities, supporting clinical decision-making.
- Underscores the importance of addressing comorbidities for effective vascular disease management.