April 9, 2002Circulation
Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in the Elderly (With Emphasis on Patients ≥75 Years of Age)
Population
Older adults (≥65 years of age, with emphasis on ≥75 years) with coronary heart disease
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Should prompt systematic cardiac rehab referral for elderly CHD patients; extends benefits evidence while targeting referral barriers.
Structured PICO
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Population
Older adults (≥65 years of age, with emphasis on ≥75 years) with coronary heart disease
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Intervention
Secondary prevention programs (including exercise, smoking cessation, management of dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, weight, and psychosocial interventions)
This Scientific Statement emphasizes the underutilization and significant benefits of secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.
Cite This Study
Williams et al. (2002) studied this question.