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Preventing cardiovascular disease in older adults: One size does not fit all.

Authors :
Orkaby AR
Onuma O
Qazi S
Gaziano JM
Driver JA
Source :
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine [Cleve Clin J Med] 2018 Jan; Vol. 85 (1), pp. 55-64.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Frailty and cardiovascular disease are highly interconnected and increase in prevalence with age. Identifying frailty allows for a personalized cardiovascular risk prescription and individualized management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and lifestyle in the aging population.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Cleveland Clinic.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1939-2869
Volume :
85
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29328899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.16119