Circulatory System’s Diseases in the Elderly

Abstract

Old age is an important part of life as it concerns all human beings. It is well documented in the literature that various changes in the operation of specific organ systems happen and accompany the elderly. Moreover, with the age of a person, the cardiovascular system is altered and serious complications and diseases are caused leading a large number of older people until death. It is important that the health care professionals have substantial knowledge of the existing diseases in the elderly in order to be able to adequately address them as well as to defend and promote the health of older people.