Cardiovascular risk factors in the older adult

Hospital Practice
W B Kannel

Abstract

The potential benefits of correcting identified cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly are substantial. Treatment of hypertension has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality, and correction of dyslipidemia prevents recurrent coronary events. Other measures (e.g., lowering fibrinogen and homocysteine levels, weight reduction) whose efficacy in the elderly has not been established are nevertheless recommended.

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Sep 24, 2005·Journal of Aging and Health·Jaclene A ZauszniewskiMay L Wykle

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