title: Age and the cardiovascular system.
abstract: Congestive heart failure is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. Important changes occur in the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with advancing age. An understanding of these changes is vital for optimum management of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Hull Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: H U
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Rehman
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans