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Review
. 2020 May;36(2):211-219.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2019.11.003. Epub 2019 Nov 15.

Depression and Cardiovascular Disorders in the Elderly

Wei Jiang  1
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Review

Depression and Cardiovascular Disorders in the Elderly

Wei Jiang. Clin Geriatr Med. 2020 May.

Abstract

The world's older population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. This trend amplifies the necessity of improving the care of older patients with chronic health problems. Of those with chronic health problems, those with cardiovascular diseases and depression are particularly challenging due to the multifaceted nature of these conditions. This review discusses the significance of this aging trend and ways to better care for this particular population.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Depression; Elderly; Intervention; Mechanisms; Prevalence.

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