ABSTRACT
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the number one cause of death in elderly patients and also the major cause of hospitalization and rehospitalizations in this age group. Clinically, CAD manifests as both acute and chronic ischemic syndromes, and it is important that the practicing physician have an understanding of the pathophysiology of these syndromes, as well as confidence in the management of these syndromes in elderly patients. This chapter will discuss the evaluation and management of elderly patients who demonstrate two of these ischemic syndromes-stable and unstable angina.
