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May 1, 2000The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology

Arrhythmia Therapy in the Elderly

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Population

Elderly patients with arrhythmias

Design

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Authors

JMJohn H. McAnultyElectrophysiology

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Implication

Supports cautious arrhythmia management in elderly patients; leaves open dedicated geriatric trials.

Structured PICO

P
Population
Elderly patients with arrhythmias
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Intervention
Arrhythmia therapy (diagnostic studies, drugs, ablation procedures, and electrical devices)

This review highlights the need for careful consideration of altered risks and benefits when diagnosing and treating arrhythmias in elderly patients.

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John H. McAnulty (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76616ea1033ab89ebc5039https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1076-7460.2000.80025.x
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