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 management of these 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.
