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Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2009, Pages 233-249
Judy W.M., Cheng , Monica, Nayar

Background: In the United States, the incidence of heart failure (HF) in the elderly population (age, ≥65 years) approached 10 per 1000 population in 2006, and HF was a common reason for hospitalization. Many clinical features and the management of HF differ in elderly patients compared with their younger counterparts due to changes in physiology and the presence of comorbidities.Objective: The aim of this review was to explore the risks and benefits of different classes of HF pharmacotherapy for chronic HF management in the elderly population.Methods: Peer-reviewed articles were identified from MEDLINE and Current Contents database (both, 1966–May 21, 2009)…

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