title: Post myocardial infarction treatment in the older adult.
abstract: Treatments for acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs) have advanced over the past few decades. Although AMIs are considered medical emergencies, continuing research has provided protocols and guidelines that significantly decrease mortality and reinfarction rates. Beta-blockers and aspirin are considered standard treatment for post-AMI patients; however, studies involving the elderly reveal that this population is less likely to receive beta-blocker and aspirin therapy. This article discusses current recommendations and treatments for post-AMI elderly patients.
authors.affiliation: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chorzempa
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tabloski
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors