Tresch And Aronow'S Cardiovascular Disease In The Elderly 5Ed (Hb 2014) Hardcover

As modern medicine enables people to live longer, the population of older adults is rapidly increasing. This necessitates that cardiologists, geriatricians, and other healthcare professionals who treat the elderly possess a fundamental understanding of the cardiovascular conditions that frequently affect this patient group. The fifth edition of "Tresch and Aronow's Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly" has been completely updated to offer a thorough yet easy-to-understand overview of the prevalence, underlying mechanisms, assessment, and management of cardiovascular disorders in older adults. The book covers a wide range of topics, including age-related changes in the heart and blood vessels, risk factors and occurrence of coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, diseases of the heart muscle and heart failure, irregular heartbeats, stroke, and other related subjects. The contributing experts provide recommendations based on the latest evidence, with a strong focus on incorporating new research findings.