Why the study?
Does percutaneous coronary intervention improve quality of life in patients aged ≥80 years?
Population
700 patients aged ≥80 years undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention across 11 studies.
Comparison
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) vs Younger patients undergoing PCI or pre-PCI…
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
up to 3 years
Authors
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Supports PCI consideration for QoL gains in octogenarians; extends evidence of durable, age-comparable benefit to 3 years.
Does percutaneous coronary intervention improve quality of life in patients aged ≥80 years?
Percutaneous coronary intervention improves quality of life in octogenarians at least as much as in younger patients, with benefits lasting up to 3 years.
Johnman et al. (2013) studied this question.
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