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Managing Hypertension in Older Adults by Rovick Dela Rosa is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This chapter discusses common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions experienced by older adults. It focuses on cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarction, hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke. Hypertension is discussed in more detail, outlining risk factors and strategies for control. Several medications used to treat cardiovascular disease are listed by classification and example. Coronary artery disease and angina are also summarized.

Author

Rovick Dela Rosa

Language

EN