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Dec 12, 2022 · How heart attacks and heart-related chest pain are treated may need to be modified for people 75 and older because of age-related changes in the heart and blood vessels as well as overall health, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published Monday in Circulation, highlights recent evidence ...
The Heart Function Clinic provides specialized care for people experiencing heart failure. Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart is no longer pumping as well as it should be. Common symptoms of heart failure include fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, having a hard time exercising and swelling of ankles and feet.
Changes in the heart and blood vessels that happen with age may increase a person’s risk of heart disease and related health problems. Heart disease is a major cause of disability that can limit activity and erode quality of life for older people. Talk with a doctor if you have any concerns about your heart as you age.
The Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Inpatient Program provides hospitalized patients with specialized care, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition counselling, smoking cessation guidance, discharge planning, emotional support, and speech therapy. The program is an important link in the rehabilitation continuum, offering home exercise programs and facilitating referrals to the ...
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality in older adults and a growing public health problem placing a huge financial burden on the health care system. Many challenges exist in the assessment and management of HF in geriatric patients, who often have coexisting multimorbidity, polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, and frailty. These complex “geriatric ...
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Heart Failure. (Also known as: Congestive heart failure, chronic heart failure) Heart failure is a condition in which the heart does not pump as strongly as it needs to. When the heart is not pumping well, the rest of your body does not get enough blood and oxygen. Heart failure is the most common diagnosis that brings people to the hospital ...
