Key result
Advancing age in acute coronary syndrome patients was associated with an increased frequency of atypical symptoms on presentation (32% in ≥75 years vs 14% in <65 years; p<0.0001).
Population
2,133 consecutive acute coronary syndrome patients, divided into three age subgroups: <65 years, 65-74…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Clinicians should maintain high suspicion for ACS despite atypical symptoms in older adults; extends age-related presentation data but leaves open effects on diagnostic strategies.
Observational (n=2,133)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 32% vs 14%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Advancing age in acute coronary syndrome patients is associated with more atypical presentations, fewer ST-elevations, less use of reperfusion therapy, and higher early and late mortality.
Stern et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Acute coronary syndrome (n=2,133). Advancing age (≥75 years) vs. Younger age (<65 years) was evaluated on No anginal pain/atypical symptoms on presentation (p=<0.0001). Advancing age in acute coronary syndrome patients was associated with an increased frequency of atypical symptoms on presentation (32% in ≥75 years vs 14% in <65 years; p<0.0001).
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