Key result
Older patients (>60 years) with acute coronary syndrome had a significantly higher rate of in-hospital heart failure compared to younger patients (31.7% vs 15.0%).
Why the study?
Does older age (>60 years) compared to younger age (40-60 years) worsen in-hospital outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Cross-Sectional (n=120)
No
Does older age (>60 years) compared to younger age (40-60 years) worsen in-hospital outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Absolute Event Rate: 31.7% vs 15%
p-value: p=0.031
Older age is associated with increased complications and longer hospital stays in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
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Older ACS patients show higher complication risks; cross-sectional data leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Kabir et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=120). Older age (>60 years) vs. Younger age (<40 years) was evaluated on In-hospital heart failure (p=0.031). Older patients (>60 years) with acute coronary syndrome had a significantly higher rate of in-hospital heart failure compared to younger patients (31.7% vs 15.0%).
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