Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in the elderly
Ischemic heart disease constitutes the leading cause of death in Western countries. The general incidence of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), especially non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), is growing. Advanced age is both a strong risk factor for ACS and an independent predict...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IMR Press
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://rcm.imrpress.com/fileup/2153-8174/PDF/1632453073067-211794759.pdf |
| Summary: | Ischemic heart disease constitutes the leading cause of death in Western
countries. The general incidence of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), especially
non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), is growing. Advanced age
is both a strong risk factor for ACS and an independent predictor of poorer
clinical outcomes. Management of this entity is often complex in the elderly,
while special attention should be focused on comorbidities and geriatric
conditions. This article aims to review clinical presentation, identification and
management of NSTEMI in the elderly population. |
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| ISSN: | 2153-8174 |