Geriatric cardiology - an imperative of our time

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in older adults. The are characterized by a combination CVD with other non-infection chronic diseases, changes cognitive functional status, social economic circumstances. To date, there no formalized guidelines for managing patients response to all issues, since historically clinical recommendations «disease-centric», while require an inclusive integrative patient-centric approach insure comprehensive health care. Integration basic principles cardiovascular management geriatrics becoming increasingly necessary provide high quality care patients.