Impact of age on treatment and outcomes after acute myocardial infarction, particularly in very elderly patients

Introduction: The elderly population admitted for acute myocardial infarction is increasing. This group is not well studied in international trials and is probably treated with a more conservative approach. Objectives: To evaluate the presentation and treatment of myocardial infarction according to...

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Main Authors: Ana Teresa Timóteo, Ruben Ramos, Alexandra Toste, Ana Lousinha, José Alberto Oliveira, Maria Lurdes Ferreira, Rui Cruz Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204911000183