Interní Med. 2012; 14(4): 161-164
Hypertension in the elderly: It‘s never too late for treatment
- Klinika gerontologická a metabolická, FN Hradec Králové
Arterial hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease. Its high prevalence in the adult population of industrialized countries
in particular, represents a serious health problem. The incidence of hypertension increases with increasing age. Population aged over
80 years represents the fastest growing population subgroup. For healthcare worldwide will be necessary to reduce the morbidity associated
with older age and the associated dependence of these persons. Arterial hypertension is a risk factor not only for the „classical“
cardiovascular disease but also associated with higher risk of dementia.
Keywords: arterial hypertension, older age, specifics of older age, guidelines
Published: April 23, 2012 Show citation
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