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. 2016 Jan:10:3.
doi: 10.1007/s12170-016-0491-8. Epub 2016 Jan 26.

Multimorbidity in Older Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

Shannon M Dunlay  1 , Alanna M Chamberlain  2
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Multimorbidity in Older Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

Shannon M Dunlay et al. Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep. 2016 Jan.

Abstract

Multimorbidity affects more than two thirds of older individuals and the vast majority of patients with chronic cardiovascular disease. Patients with multimorbidity have high resource utilization, poor mobility, and poor health status and are at an increased risk for death. The presence of multimorbidity imposes numerous management challenges in caring for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease. It complicates decision-making, promotes fragmented care, and imposes an immense burden on the patient and their social support system. Novel models of care, such as the cardiovascular patient-centered medical home, are needed to provide high-quality, efficient, effective care to this growing population.

Keywords: Cardiovascular; Elderly; Multimorbidity; Multiple chronic conditions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Shannon Dunlay and Alanna Chamberlain have no disclosures to report.

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Factors contributing to health behaviors and outcomes in older patients with multimorbidity and cardiovascular disease
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