Condition
Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 24 December 20041 min read
Alternative names
Heart disease - aging; Atherosclerosis - aging
Information
Some changes in the heart and blood vessels normally occur with age, but many others are modifiable factors that, if not treated, can lead to heart disease.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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