Abstract
Despite the assumption that age weakens the heart's pumping power and contractility, overall cardiac function is well maintained with advancing years. However, age-related changes do have to be taken into account in the treatment of cardiac disease, particularly with inotropic drugs and agents that influence the adrenergic nervous system.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 115-130 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Hospital practice |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine