April 18, 2020Open Access
Acute coronary syndrome in the older adults
Key result
Older adults with ACS receive less evidence-based care and remain at high risk for poor outcomes.
Why the study?
Advancements in ACS management have not equally improved outcomes for older adults, who continue to experience high mortality and receive less evidence-based care.
Population
Older adults with ACS
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Highlights age as dominant ACS risk factor; leaves open tailored management strategies pending dedicated trials.
Structured PICO
P
Population
Older adults with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
I
Intervention
Medical and invasive therapy strategies
This review summarizes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management strategies for acute coronary syndrome in older adults, highlighting the persistent disparities and high mortality in this vulnerable population.
Cite This Study
Alexander et al. (2020) conducted a review in Acute coronary syndrome. Older adults with acute coronary syndrome remain at high risk for poor outcomes and are less likely to receive evidence-based care despite advancements in management.