STEMI in nonagenarians: Never too old. Issue 1 (12th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sheldon, Mark; Blankenship, James C.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 100:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2022-07-12
• Subjects: coronary stenting -- nonagenarian -- ST‐elevation myocardial infarction; Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30306
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

Keypoints: The mortality rate of ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is increased in the elderly whether or not they undergo primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). If a nonagenarian presents with a STEMI, a more aggressive approach including pPCI can positively influence their chance of survival. This increased chance of survival after pPCI comes at the expense of having a modest increase in the chance of readmission to the hospital in the first 30 days.