Hypertension and the older diabetic.
Hypertension is a common comorbidity in persons with diabetes mellitus, and its prevalence increases with advancing age. Both diabetes mellitus and hypertension are independent risk factors for development in older persons of coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and of congestive heart failure. This article reviews studies addressing the implications of hypertension and the older diabetic.
Aronow
Wilbert S
WS
Divisions of Cardiology, Geriatrics, and Pulmonary/Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Macy Pavilion, Room 138, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. wsaronow@aol.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents