Cardiovascular Diseases in the Old Age With a Special Regard to Pharmacotherapy
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With old people it is possible, with adequate application and dosage schedule, to correct functional disorders till the grade of tolerance. Investigations of pharmacokinetic parameters (especially- of cardiac glycoside) gives a possibility of dosing control and prevention of drug side effects.
In activation periods of various cardiovascular diseases. it is necessary to monitor electrolytic acido-base status of ECG, especially in diabetes, nephrosis, pulmonary heart, pulmonary preedema, etc.
Substitution therapy with potassium and sodium and sufficient quantity of liquids in adequate diet, can prevent new side effects of drugs (diuretics, cardial glycosides).
Depo and retard forms of drugs are indicated in chronic States, but there is a need of attention in simultaneous application of other drugs with different half-life drugs.
Side effects of cardiovascular and other drugs can be prevented by a regular dosage and adequate monitoring of changes.
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