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[Coronary stenting in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction (review)]

A N Bogomolov, K L Kozlov, O N Kurochkina

    Advances in Gerontology = Uspekhi Gerontologii
    |September 6, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Coronary artery stenting is a highly effective treatment for acute myocardial infarction (MI). Increased awareness of this interventional procedure can improve outcomes for elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Russia.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Interventional Cardiology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Context:

    • Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, are leading causes of death and disability in the elderly.
    • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and myocardial infarction (MI) frequently lead to emergency hospital admissions.
    • Current treatment protocols for ACS in Russia may not fully incorporate advanced interventional procedures.

    Purpose:

    • To review and systematize current guidelines and research on the management of ACS and MI in the elderly.
    • To highlight the efficacy of coronary artery stenting as a treatment for MI.
    • To address the underutilization of endovascular treatment in acute MI within Russia due to limited awareness.

    Summary:

    • Coronary artery stenting has demonstrated superior outcomes compared to other treatments for MI.
    • Endovascular interventions are crucial for timely management of acute MI.
    • A comprehensive review of existing literature can clarify the benefits of interventional procedures for elderly patients with AMI.

    Impact:

    • Enhancing awareness among Russian cardiologists and primary care physicians regarding endovascular treatment for acute MI.
    • Potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality and disability associated with cardiovascular events in the elderly population.
    • Facilitating the objective evaluation and adoption of evidence-based interventional strategies in clinical practice.

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