1 Introduction In an aging society with persistent high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the elderly population, the health care system is facing an increasing challenge to effectively care for these pa...1 Introduction In an aging society with persistent high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the elderly population, the health care system is facing an increasing challenge to effectively care for these patients. However, due to the under-representation of CVD patients over 75 years of age in clinical trials, assessing safety and efficacy of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, the evidence for managing elderly CVD patients is especially limited. Physiological changes of aging intertwined with pathophysiology of CVD, and comorbid conditions often complicate clinical management.展开更多
文摘1 Introduction In an aging society with persistent high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the elderly population, the health care system is facing an increasing challenge to effectively care for these patients. However, due to the under-representation of CVD patients over 75 years of age in clinical trials, assessing safety and efficacy of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, the evidence for managing elderly CVD patients is especially limited. Physiological changes of aging intertwined with pathophysiology of CVD, and comorbid conditions often complicate clinical management.