SEX AS A BIOLOGICAL VARIABLE IN CARDIAC AGING: CORRELATIONS AMONG ECHOCARDIOGRAM, FRAILTY, AND ANESTHESIA RECOVERY

Abstract

Cardiovascular dysfunctions are associated with advanced age. By 2050, the number of people older than 65 will triple. With this increased number of older individuals, it becomes crucial to understand how different organs respond to aging and if the processes are different between men and women.