Abstract

In this text we review some of the main studies related to the diagnosis and treatment of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases in older patients published during the last year, also highlighting the importance of adequate prevention, both primary and secondary. Similarly, prevalent entities such as ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation or heart failure. We also highlight the role of cardiac rehabilitation and percutaneous cardiovascular intervention given its prognostic impact and improvement of quality of life in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. Finally, we review some cardiovascular diseases that are especially common in older patients like interatrial block and infectious endocarditis.

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