1 Introduction Among older adults, incidence and prevalence of aortic disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) increase as age-related alterations in vascular structure and fun...1 Introduction Among older adults, incidence and prevalence of aortic disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) increase as age-related alterations in vascular structure and function are compounded by longer exposure to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. This review highlights the unique presentations and treatment strategies for aortic dissection, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), PAD, and VTE in older adults.展开更多
文摘1 Introduction Among older adults, incidence and prevalence of aortic disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) increase as age-related alterations in vascular structure and function are compounded by longer exposure to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. This review highlights the unique presentations and treatment strategies for aortic dissection, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), PAD, and VTE in older adults.