ageing heart failure

Elderly patients with cognitive impairment show higher heart failure readmission and increased mortality

Elderly patients with cognitive impairment have a higher risk of heart failure readmission and all-cause mortality. The study found that patients with cognitive impairment had a 7.5 times higher risk for heart failure readmission and all cause death. The study suggests that in these patients, adhering to a medication treatment plan may get progressively worse, ...click here to read more

Baby boomers and heart disease: Effects of aging on heart health

Aging baby boomers need to be concerned about their heart health and heart disease risk. The likelihood of developing a cardiovascular condition increases with age, so it’s important that seniors take the necessary steps in order to reduce their risk. Your body undergoes many changes with aging. For example, blood vessels also age, becoming weaker, ...click here to read more