Reflections on the Practice of Geriatric Cardiology After a Mid-Career Geriatrics Fellowship

In a recent JACC article, Ashok Krishnaswami, MBBS, FACC, explains his reasoning for taking a yearlong sabbatical to train as a geriatrics fellow. He shares his experience and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults. He also explains the crucial importance of redefining "aging" past mere chronological counting and incorporating new techniques to inform a cardiologist's decision-making. Read more. In a response article, Karen P. Alexander, MD, FACC, commends Krishnaswami for his efforts to "gain new perspectives and deepen his knowledge of geriatrics." She adds that "Dr. Krishnaswami's dispatches from geriatric fellowship are guideposts for this continuing journey in geriatric cardiology: multi-disciplinary care and technology."