The Management of Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease in the Elderly.
Despite advances in medical and surgical therapy, ischemic heart disease remains the most important cause of death and disability in an ever growing population. The management of elderly patients with ischemic heart disease is made more difficult by the presence of comorbid medical conditions, which can both further aggravate ischemic heart disease and interfere with pharmacological and interventional therapy. Despite the difficulties in the management of ischemic heart disease in the elderly, there is substantial evidence that older patients can benefit greatly from aggressive, rational treatment of this condition and, therefore, such treatment should not be denied solely on the grounds of age. (c) 2000 by CVRR, Inc.
Kaski
Juan C.
JC
Coronary Artery Disease Research Group, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.
Smith
David A.
DA