title: A Review of Current Diagnosis, Investigation, and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Elderly Patients.
abstract: The elderly constitute a sizeable proportion of the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) population, and this population is continually increasing in number. Guideline-directed therapy is frequently underutilized in the elderly due to concerns about patient safety. However, studies suggest that this subgroup could benefit from many of the conventional and newer therapies available. This paper reviews current literature in the context of contemporary American and European guidance.
authors.affiliation: Craigavon Cardiac Centre, Southern Trust, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, BT63 5QQ, UK. clairemccune@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCune
authors.affiliation: Craigavon Cardiac Centre, Southern Trust, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, BT63 5QQ, UK.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McKavanagh
authors.affiliation: Craigavon Cardiac Centre, Southern Trust, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, BT63 5QQ, UK.
authors.forename: Ian B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Menown
keywords: ACE inhibitors; Acute coronary syndrome; Angiotensin receptor blockers; Antiplatelet therapy; Elderly; Heart failure; Non ST elevation acute coronary syndrome; Revascularization; Statins; Very elderly