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Chapter-06 Cardiorespiratory Disorders in Elderly

BOOK TITLE: Principles of Geriatric Physiotherapy

Author
1. Multani Narinder Kaur
2. Verma Satish Kumar
ISBN
9788184481051
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10676_6
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2007
Pages
22
Author Affiliations
1. Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab
2. Dean Research, Dean Faculty of Medicine, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Cardiovascular disorders are the leading cause of death in elderly population throughout the world. The progressive increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases with advancing age may be attributed to age-related changes in cardiovascular system and presence of cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia in older populations. Elderly patients suffering from cardiorespiratory disorders do benefit from the expertise of physical therapist. Accordingly, this chapter deals with therapeutic intervention within the limits of cardiorespiratory and other pathologies.

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