Managing acute coronary syndromes in the elderly
Kacey A Carroll1, Nicole K Early, Laura V Tsu
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Wincester, Virginia, USA.
Objective:
To provide an up-to-date review of the available evidence regarding treatment of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in elderly patients.
Data Source:
A PubMed search of articles published through January 2015 was done using a combination of the following words: acute coronary syndrome, pharmacy, elderly, geriatric, myocardial infarction, beta-blocker, statin, antiplatelet, antithrombin, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, and aspirin.
Study Selection/Data Extraction:
Relevant original research, review articles, and guidelines were assessed for the management of elderly patients with ACS. References from the above literature were also evaluated. Articles were selected for inclusion based on relevance to the topic, detailed methods, and complete results.
Data Synthesis:
Because of the high prevalence of ACS in elderly patients, appropriate treatment is necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality; however, these patients are often under-represented in trials. This article provides a review of the current literature on treatment of ACS in the elderly and provides guidance to pharmacists regarding optimal pharmacotherapy for these patients.
Conclusion:
Appropriate treatment of ACS can help improve outcomes in elderly patients, and the pharmacist can provide guidance regarding evidence-based therapy.
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