Angina pectoris and silent ischemia in the elderly: a management update.
Geriatrics
; 47(7): 24-8, 35-6, 1992 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-1352266
ABSTRACT
Coronary artery disease accompanied by symptomatic and asymptomatic myocardial ischemia is a common entity in older patients. The pathophysiology of myocardial ischemia is related to an imbalance in myocardial demand and coronary perfusion. Treatment strategies for symptomatic myocardial ischemia include correction of aggravating medical conditions (eg, anemia or hypertension) and the use of nitrates, beta-adrenergic blockers, salicylates, and calcium-entry blockers, alone or in combination. Silent myocardial ischemia is also a prevalent condition in older individuals, with and without angina pectoris. Treatment regimens are similar to those used in symptomatic patients.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
1_ASSA2030
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2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
1_sistemas_informacao_saude
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2_muertes_prematuras_enfermedades_notrasmisibles
Asunto principal:
Bloqueadores de los Canales de Calcio
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta
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Enfermedad Coronaria
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Geriatría
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Angina de Pecho
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Nitratos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Geriatrics
Año:
1992
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Article