ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the elderly
10.3724/SP.J.1263.2011.12297
- Author:
Marcelo FRANKEN
;
Amit NUSSBACHER
;
Alberto LIBERMAN
;
Mauricio WAJNGARTEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Myocardial Infarction;
Acute coronary syndromes;
Elderly people;
Management
- From:Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
2012;09(2):108-114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the leading causes of death in the elderly. The suspicion and diagnosis of ACS in this age group is more difficult, since typical angina is less frequent. The morbidity and mortality is greater in older age patients presenting ACS. Despite the higher prevalence and greater risk, elderly patients are underrepresented in major clinical trials from which evidence based recommendations are formulated. The authors describe, in this article, the challenges in the diagnosis and management of ST elevation myocardial infarction in the elderly, and discuss the available evidence.
