Effectiveness and safety of antithrombotic strategies in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Background: Elderly patients represent a rapidly growing part of the population more susceptible to acute coronary syndromes and their complications. However, literature evidence is lacking in this clinical setting.

Aim: To describe the clinical features, in-hospital management and outcomes of "elderly" patients with myocardial infarction treated with antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation therapy.