How heart attacks and heart-related chest pain are treated may need to be modified for people 75 and older because of age-related changes in the heart and blood vessels as well as overall health, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 700,000 Americans annually. For decades, physicians recommended that healthy older adults take a low dose of aspirin daily to help prevent the disease.

Doctors are thinking differently about what drives cardiovascular issues. It’s no longer just about blood pressure and cholesterol.

Dr. Michael Nanna is the recipient of two early career awards