Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care for the Aging Population

Cardiology for the Elderly – From Frailty to Tertiary Care is a comprehensive clinical reference by Dr A M Thirugnanam that addresses the unique cardiovascular challenges faced by older adults. Covering 14 chapters and 274 pages, this practical guide combines evidence-based medicine with real-world clinical experience to improve cardiovascular care in elderly patients.

As populations age worldwide, cardiovascular disease has become increasingly common among older adults. This book explores the complex interaction between aging, frailty, multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease, helping clinicians make individualized treatment decisions.

Readers will gain practical knowledge on coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, valvular heart disease, syncope, pacemakers, anticoagulation, lipid management, cardiac rehabilitation, palliative cardiology, and perioperative cardiovascular assessment in elderly patients.

Special emphasis is placed on frailty assessment, functional status, shared decision-making, medication optimization, quality of life, and balancing treatment benefits against procedural risks. The book also discusses current international guidelines, multidisciplinary care, and preventive cardiology strategies for healthy aging.

Designed for cardiologists, geriatricians, internists, family physicians, postgraduate trainees, and healthcare professionals, this book serves as a practical bedside companion for managing cardiovascular disease in older adults.

With instant PDF download and lifetime access, Cardiology for the Elderly is an essential resource for modern geriatric cardiovascular care.

Key Topics Covered

• Geriatric Cardiology
• Frailty Assessment
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Failure
• Hypertension
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Syncope
• Pacemakers
• Anticoagulation
• Lipid Management
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Polypharmacy
• Cognitive Impairment
• Palliative Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Healthy Aging
• Preventive Cardiology
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Multidisciplinary Care

Further Readings:

Cardiology for Every Specialist: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/cardiology-for-every-specialist/

Contemporary Management of Hypertension: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/contemporary-management-of-hypertension/

Modern Lipidology: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/modern-lipidology-advanced-management/