Considerations Regarding Management of Heart Failure in Older Adults

Authors

Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan, From the Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Darren Mah, Department of Radiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Wilbert S. Aronow, Departments of Cardiology and Medicine, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.
Phillip H. Lam, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
William H. Frishman, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.
Ali Ahmed, Center for Data Science and Outcomes Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Washington, DC; and.
Prakash Deedwania, Department of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2-29-2024

Journal

Cardiology in review

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000677

Abstract

Understanding noncardiovascular comorbidities and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients with heart failure (HF) is important as the average age of the population increases. Healthcare professionals need to consider these complex dynamics when managing older adults with HF, especially those older than 80. A number of small studies have described associations between HF and major geriatric domains. With information on patients' cognitive, functional decline, and ability to adhere to therapy, physicians can plan for individualized treatment goals and recommendations for these patients.

APA Citation

Alagiakrishnan, Kannayiram; Mah, Darren; Aronow, Wilbert S.; Lam, Phillip H.; Frishman, William H.; Ahmed, Ali; and Deedwania, Prakash, "Considerations Regarding Management of Heart Failure in Older Adults" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 4291.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/4291

Department

Medicine