Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly

This book will benefit physicians and other health care providers caring for older patients who have, or are at risk for, cardiovascular disease. Leading clinicians review all aspects of treating cardiovascular disease in the elderly, including primary and secondary prevention strategies as well as the treatment of acute and chronic ischemic disease and its complications. This text offers evidence-based recommendations relying on established clinical trials, thus making this an essential reference for all physicians treating the elderly.