Polypharmacy in Older People With Heart Failure: Roles of the Geriatrician and Pharmacist

Polypharmacy in Older People With Heart Failure: Roles of the Geriatrician and Pharmacist The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) is on the rise due to an ageing population.1 It is estimated that there are around 64.3 million people with HF worldwide.2 In view of more timely diagnosis and more effective management of ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease and HF itself, the average age of HF cohorts is increasing.3 For a long time, the mains...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research