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Aging and the Cardiovascular System

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly.

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  1. Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Center for Aging and Adult Development, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

  2. Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

  3. Ruth Taylor Geriatric and Rehabilitation Institute, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

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  1. Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Center for Aging and Adult Development, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services) (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

  2. Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services) (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

  3. Ruth Taylor Geriatric and Rehabilitation Institute, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Steven R. Gambert M.D., F.A.C.P. (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services) (Professor of Medicine, Director, Director of Geriatrics and Chief of Medical Services)

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Gambert, S.R. (1987). Aging and the Cardiovascular System. In: Gambert, S.R. (eds) Handbook of Geriatrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1687-7_2

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