Cardiovascular Events in US Adults Aged ≥80 Years: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Circulation Population Health and Outcomes 2026 Open access

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Authors: Paul Muntner, Monika M. Safford, P Goyal, Karen P. Alexander, Emily B. Levitan, Michael G. Nanna, Ro-Jay Reid, Madeline Sterling, C. Barrett Bowling
DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.125.012379
Cited by: 1
References: 38

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Estimating risk and risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and mortality following CVD events can inform strategies for lowering risk in older adults. METHODS: We estimated risk factors for the 5-year cumulative incidence of CVD events including nonfatal myocardial infarction, fatal coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure among adults aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Chronic Disease Management Strategies

Publication details

Journal / source
Circulation Population Health and Outcomes
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
e012379–e012379
Publication date
20 February 2026
Language
EN