Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in the elderly

César Jiménez-Méndez; Pablo Díez-Villanueva; Fernando Alfonso

doi:10.31083/j.rcm2203084

Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in the elderly

Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Sep 24;22(3):779-786. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2203084.

Authors

César Jiménez-Méndez¹, Pablo Díez-Villanueva¹, Fernando Alfonso¹

Affiliation

¹ Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, IIS-IP, CIBER-CV, Spain.

PMID: 34565076
DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2203084

Abstract

Ischemic heart disease constitutes the leading cause of death in Western countries. The general incidence of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), especially non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), is growing. Advanced age is both a strong risk factor for ACS and an independent predictor of poorer clinical outcomes. Management of this entity is often complex in the elderly, while special attention should be focused on comorbidities and geriatric conditions. This article aims to review clinical presentation, identification and management of NSTEMI in the elderly population.

Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome; Elderly; Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acute Coronary Syndrome*
Aged
Humans
Myocardial Ischemia*
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction* / diagnostic imaging
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction* / epidemiology
Risk Factors
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction* / diagnostic imaging
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction* / epidemiology