A Review of Current Diagnosis, Investigation, and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Elderly Patients. Issue 2 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCune, Claire; McKavanagh, Peter; Menown, Ian.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology and therapy. Volume 4:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: ACE inhibitors -- Acute coronary syndrome -- Angiotensin receptor blockers -- Antiplatelet therapy -- Elderly -- Heart failure -- Non ST elevation acute coronary syndrome -- Revascularization -- Statins -- Very elderly; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1007/s40119-015-0047-x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2193-8261

Abstract

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.