Publisher's Synopsis
A growing ageing population places increased pressure on healthcare systems. The corresponding increase in cardiovascular disease in the elderly patient means that automatic referral to a hospital specialist is no longer possible or preferable in many cases. Increasingly, more emphasis is placed on the role of general practitioners in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disorders in the elderly. This approach can only succeed if the family practitioner is able to quickly identify those elderly patients who require immediate referral and those who can be safely managed within their own practice. The specific aim of this clear and concise text is to provide unambiguous guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease in the elderly patient in the primary care setting.
