Recent Advances in Geriatrics

This book, Recent Advances in Geriatrics, is based on the proceedings of the 8th Course of the School of Gerontology and Geriatrics held in Erice (Trapani, Italy) at the In­ ternational Centre for Scientific Culture "Ettore Majorana" on March 20-25, 1997. This international effort was orga...

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Other Authors: Barbagallo, Mario (Editor), Licata, Giuseppe (Editor), Sowers, James R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Role of Intracellular Ions in the Development of Hypertension and Insulin Resistance
  • 5. Recent Aspects of Renal Pathophysiology in the Elderly
  • 6. Aging and Endothelial Function
  • 7. Vascular Changes and Aging
  • 8. Oxidative Stress and Advancing Age: Impact on Blood Pressure
  • 9. Hypertension in the Elderly: Hormonal and Therapeutic Aspects
  • 10. Metabolic and Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypertension in the Elderly
  • 11. Effects of Diabetes and Hypertension on the Aging Kidney
  • 12. Clinical Features of Hypertension in the Elderly
  • 13. The Aging Heart
  • 14. Early Markers of Cardiovascular Damage
  • 15. Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly
  • 16. The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Congestive Heart Failure
  • 17. Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly
  • 18. Apol