THE AGING
HEART
This
one-day seminar discusses the normal anatomic and physiologic changes that occur
with the aging cardiovascular system. The discussion also includes the important
components of the history and physical exam used in assessing the older patient
with cardiovascular disease. The patho-physiology of the following common
clinical conditions will also be discussed as will their clinical
manifestations: Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease,
Coronary Artery Disease. Peripheral Vascular Disease and Cor Pulmonale. A major
component of the lecture will be spent discussing the pharmacologic management
of the above conditions.