title: Presentation and management of myocardial infarction in the elderly.
abstract: A greater appreciation of the changing presentation of myocardial infarction with increasing old age should lead to earlier recognition and a more rational approach to management. Recent developments in treatment of the acute phase should not be denied to elderly patients solely on the basis of their age.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Bayer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors