Cardiogeriatrics
Cardiogeriatrics
Cardiogeriatrics (pronounced: car-dio-geriatrics) is a branch of geriatric medicine that deals with the cardiovascular disorders in the elderly.
Etymology
The term "Cardiogeriatrics" is derived from two Greek words: "kardia" meaning heart, and "geron" meaning old man.
Definition
Cardiogeriatrics, also known as geriatric cardiology, is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly. This includes conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular disorders that are more prevalent or present differently in older adults.
Related Terms
- Geriatrics: The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion, prevention, and treatment of disease and disability in older adults.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Heart failure: A condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiogeriatrics
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiogeriatrics
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