In the United States, approximately 40 million adults over the age 65 are affected by one or more forms of cardiovascular disease and it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. Among ...In the United States, approximately 40 million adults over the age 65 are affected by one or more forms of cardiovascular disease and it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. Among older adults, therapeutic goals for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are often confounded by comorbid diseases and/or conditions that dominate their overall sense of health and well-being. Thus, even while CVD is usually considered a principal concern,展开更多
文摘In the United States, approximately 40 million adults over the age 65 are affected by one or more forms of cardiovascular disease and it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. Among older adults, therapeutic goals for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are often confounded by comorbid diseases and/or conditions that dominate their overall sense of health and well-being. Thus, even while CVD is usually considered a principal concern,