The elderly population (age ≥65 years) is increasing, and with it the prevalence of heart failure and associated morbidity, hospitalizations and costs. Despite advances, clinical trial data on heart ...

Heart failure can occur at any age, but the elderly are at higher risk. The most common causes are coronary artery disease, ...

A simple points system may soon help guide treatment of elderly heart failure patients. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that by counting how many of seven ...

Acute management of congestive HF prioritizes mobilization of fluid, especially for those with pulmonary edema. Diuretics are standard therapy, with consideration of nitrates and morphine to increase ...