January 1, 1998Coronary Artery Disease
Surgical management of coronary arterial disease in the elderly
Key result
Coronary revascularization in elderly patients can prolong life and improve quality of life compared to alternative treatments, though delayed diagnosis often leads to higher-risk emergency surgery.
Why the study?
Do coronary revascularization procedures improve survival and quality of life in elderly patients with coronary artery disease compared to alternative treatments?
Population
Elderly patients (over 65 years of age) with silent or overt coronary artery disease
Comparison
Coronary revascularization procedures vs Alternative methods of treatment
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Implication
May support revascularization decisions in elderly CAD patients; leaves open prospective trials on earlier intervention.
Structured PICO
Do coronary revascularization procedures improve survival and quality of life in elderly patients with coronary artery disease compared to alternative treatments?
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Population
Elderly patients (over 65 years of age) with silent or overt coronary artery disease
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Intervention
Coronary revascularization procedures (coronary artery angioplasty or coronary arterial bypass)
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Comparator
Alternative methods of treatment
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Outcome
Mortality and quality of life
Coronary revascularization in the elderly is clinically justified to prolong life and improve quality of life, highlighting the importance of earlier detection to avoid high-risk emergency surgeries.
Cite This Study
Stemmer et al. (1998) conducted a review in Coronary arterial disease. Coronary revascularization (angioplasty or bypass) vs. Alternative methods of treatment was evaluated. Coronary revascularization in elderly patients can prolong life and improve quality of life compared to alternative treatments, though delayed diagnosis often leads to higher-risk emergency surgery.