Geriatric Cardiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Cognitive Cardiac Syndrome
The bidirectional relationship between cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment in elderly patients, affecting treatment decisions and outcomes.
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
Minimally invasive catheter-based procedure to repair mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, particularly valuable for high-...
Valve-in-Valve Procedure
Transcatheter implantation of a new valve within a previously implanted prosthetic valve, commonly performed in elderly...
Vascular Aging Index
Composite measure assessing arterial stiffness and vascular function changes related to aging in cardiovascular evaluati...
Vasodepressor Response
A physiological reaction involving peripheral vasodilation and hypotension, commonly seen during tilt table testing in e...