Complex approach in therapy in old age and in long-lived people

Geriatric aspects of modern diagnosis and therapy

The book "Complex approach in therapy in old age and in long-lived people. Geriatric Aspects of Modern Diagnosis and Therapy 2020/2021 offers a broad overview of important issues related to diseases in the elderly and the elderly. A good knowledge of the structural and physiological changes that occur with aging and the underlying pathophysiology of diseases in old age is a prerequisite for a correct understanding and formation of a rational basis for diagnosis and treatment.

Many of the sections follow a general pattern with headings and subtopics. Common diseases or conditions affecting the cardiovascular, urinary and endocrine systems, dermatological problems, etc. are affected. Information on pathogenesis, clinic, specific therapy, comorbidity, and drug interactions is presented. Special attention is paid to therapeutic approaches and their specificity in elderly people. The book offers outpatient and inpatient care physicians a systematic approach to geriatrics medicine.

Gerontology and geriatric medicine are interesting, diverse and challenging, defined by the complexity of patients, the great opportunities for clinical insight and decision-making.