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Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
Acute coronary syndrome in the elderly [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 35-38 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2017.78910

Acute coronary syndrome in the elderly

Murat Çimci1, Bilgehan Karadağ2
1Department of Cardiology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva
2Department of Cardiology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

The fast population ageing and the delay in the age of presentation of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is leading to a rapid increase in the proportion of old patients with ACS. Although elderly patients with ACS deserves a specific clinical approach due to aging physiology, increased incidence of comorbidities and different patient expectations, paradoxically this patient population is usually underrepresented in clinical studies. The up-to-date European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on NSTEACS recommends an invasive strategy after taking the consideration of estimated life expectancy, comorbidities, quality of life and patients preferences. A comprehensive follow-up strategy involving cardiac rehabilitation and medical management should be implemented.

Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome, elderly.

How to cite this article
Murat Çimci, Bilgehan Karadağ. Acute coronary syndrome in the elderly. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 35-38

Corresponding Author: Bilgehan Karadağ, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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