Aging has become a central issue in science and society in view of demographic changes
anticipated in the next decades due to longevity and low birth rates [1–3]. The steady growth …

The population of the developed world is steadily ageing. In the European Union,
approximately 22% of persons are over 60 years of age and this is projected to increase to …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and its prevalence
grows with age. Increasing life expectancy and improved health care have progressively led …

Aging is widely conceived as a progressive loss of function, with increasing morbidity and
mortality accompanying advancing age. The aging process may be defined by objective …

It is only 5 years since the first edition of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Patient was
published. This might be considered a short time before introducing a new edition. However …

Aging is characterized by a progressive organ dysfunction that complicates the maintenance
of homeostasis. However, there is no universal definition of senility. Physiological changes …

The field of geriatric cardiology reflects the evolving medical approaches tailored to address
the needs of the growing population of oldest old with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The …

—Pope Francis (1) The global population nearly tripled from 1950 to 2010 (2). However,
shrinking fertility rates and longer lifespans are changing the global demographic …

Certain to become the most trusted source in geriatric cardiology, this Third Edition compiles
the latest studies and expertise on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of …

Although aging does not itself cause heart failure (HF), it does lower the threshold for
manifestation of the disease. As the populations of most developed countries continue to …