Optimal Treatment of Angina in Older Patients

Overview

Journal Drugs Aging

Specialties Geriatrics
Pharmacology

Date 1996 May 1

PMID 8935397

Citations 1

Authors

R N Doughty

N Sharpe

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Abstract

Ischaemic heart disease is a major problem in the elderly. Compared with younger patients, coexisting medical conditions are more common and the patients are more likely to be receiving multiple drugs. In addition, drug pharmacodynamics are altered in the elderly and this needs to be carefully considered when commencing treatment for angina. In practice, the general principles of management of elderly patients with angina are similar to that of younger patients. However, particular care needs to be taken with the therapeutic regimens used. This article reviews the approach to the treatment of stable exertional angina in the elderly.

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