Review of the treatment of acute coronary syndrome in elderly patients.
Advances in treatment and early revascularization have led to improved outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, elderly ACS patients are less likely to receive evidence-based treatment, including revascularization therapy, due to uncertainty of the associated benefits and risks in this population. This article addresses key issues regarding medical and revascularization therapy in elderly ACS patients based on a review of the medical literature and in concordance with clinical practice guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Jokhadar
Maan
M
Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. mjokhad@emory.edu
Wenger
Nanette K
NK
D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States