Aging-Associated Cardiovascular Changes and Their Relationship to Heart Failure - 21/11/11
, Edward G. Lakatta, MD bRésumé |
Aging represents a convergence of declining cardioprotective systems and increasing disease processes that is fertile ground for the development of heart failure. Fifty percent of all heart failure diagnoses and 90% of all heart failure deaths occur in individuals older than 70. This article discusses the microscopic and macroscopic changes in cardiovascular structure, function, protective systems, and disease associated with aging. In addition to outlining important clinical considerations and conditions in older persons, the link between normal aging and the elevated risk for development of stage B heart failure is explained and potential therapeutic pathways are highlighted.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Heart failure, Cardiovascular aging, Cardiac function, Cardiac reserve
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Vol 8 - N° 1
P. 143-164 - janvier 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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