Contemporary percutaneous reperfusion therapy for acute myocardial infarction in the elderly
- Author:
Skelding A. Kimberly
;
Rihal S. Charanjit
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acute myocardial infarction;
elderly;
percutaneous coronary intervention
- From:
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
2005;2(1):48-53
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction have not been specifically studied in the context of a large randomized clinical trial. Estimates of the efficacy of available treatments are gleaned from subset analyses of clinical trials, retrospective analysis and singlecenter experiences. In western countries the population is aging and a disproportionate number of myocardial infarctions occur in the elderly. Usage of appropriate therapy in this age group is becoming increasingly important given the potential for benefit but also the potential for harm. Recent publications have found steady improvement in outcomes in the elderly population utilizing contemporary interventions.
