[Coronary stenting in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction (review)]
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.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease are now the leading causes of death and disability in elderly and senile age. Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and myocardial-infarction (MI) constitute a large portion of emergency hospital admissions among patients with cardiovascular diseases. According to numerous studies, the coronary artery stenting in MI is an effective procedure for the superior results of all the hither to known methods of treatment of ACS. However, the role of endovascular treatment in the acute period of MI in Russia remains underestimated due to lack of awareness of cardiologists and specialists in primary care on this issue. Review of leading Russian and foreign advice and articles on the algorithm of patient care in elderly with ACS and systematization of the information can objectively evaluate the benefits of interventional procedures in the shortest time in AMI.
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