Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the population distribution has had a progressive increase in life expectancy.This has been a gradual process which began due to urbanization, industrialization and better education.As a result, child mortality has significantly decreased and important advances in the treatment of various chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases have been achieved.Apart from that, the use of contraceptives has decreased the birth rate.This series of events has led to population aging. 1 The change has been more significant in the current century.During the decade between 2000 and 2010 there was a more than 50% growth tendency in age groups over 80.In 2013, 10.53% of Colombia's total population was over 60 years old.The aging index, defined as the weight of the adult population with respect to the child and adolescent population, tripled in the last decades and is currently at 28.65. 2 Today, life expectancy in Colombia is 73 years for men and 79 for women. 3n most countries, cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of morbidity and mortality, and their incidence increases with age.It is estimated that they are responsible for approximately 45% of deaths in people over the age of 65 and are the most frequent cause of recurrent