Heart Failure in Elderly Patients: Medical Management, Therapies and Biomarkers
Journal: Pharmaceuticals
Year: 2024

Heart failure (HF) is a common condition and one of the main morbidity and mortality factors in elderly patients. The incidence of HF progressively increases with age, reaching >10% in those aged 70 years or over. In the elderly population, both the diagnosis and the management of HF prove challenging, often requiring specialized care and a multidisciplinary approach. In seniors, atypical presentation of HF is much more common than in younger patients; thus, a holistic assessment with biomarkers