Age-related gap in the management of heart failure patients. The National Project of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases — POLKARD

Abstract

Despite significant progress in HF management, there is still a need for an improvement in the medical care of very elderly patients. The major obstacles seem to be advanced age and the presence of coexistent pulmonary diseases. Therefore, the participation of geriatricians and pulmonologists should be recommended in caring for octogenarians with HF.