digoxin and Hypertension--Malignant

Cardiovascular diseases and their treatment in the aged are discussed under the headings of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, cardiac failure (with special reference to the use of diuretics and digoxin), infective carditis and thyroid disorders. Advanced age modifies the approach to treatment; the choice of drugs and the dosage must be adjusted accordingly. Possible drug interactions should also be considered. A rehabilitation program is of great benefit for many elderly cardiac patients. It should be planned individually and involve psychologic and environmental factors as well as medical therapy. After successful treatment of the acute episode, even the aged patient can undertake rewarding activities in his remaining lifetime.

Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Benzothiadiazines; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Cardiovascular Diseases; Coronary Disease; Delayed-Action Preparations; Digoxin; Diuretics; Endocarditis; Female; Heart Failure; Humans; Hypertension; Hypertension, Malignant; Hyperthyroidism; Hypothyroidism; Isosorbide Dinitrate; Male; Methyldopa; Middle Aged; Nitroglycerin; Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors

Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease; Digoxin; Female; Glomerulonephritis; Humans; Hypertension, Malignant; Lupus Vulgaris; Lymphoma; Male; Middle Aged; Multiple Myeloma; Nephrotic Syndrome; Plasma Exchange; Plasmapheresis; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic; Vasculitis; Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Cardiomegaly; Digoxin; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Furosemide; Humans; Hydralazine; Hypertension, Malignant; Hypertension, Renal; Kidney Diseases; Methyldopa; Minoxidil; Propranolol; Scleroderma, Systemic; Time Factors