[ST-elevation myocardial infarction caused by stent fracture: a case report].

Coronary stent fracture is an infrequent event, with an incidence ranging from 1% to 8%. In rare cases, this complication may result in acute occlusion of the affected coronary artery. We report the case of a patient who experienced acute coronary syndrome following a stent fracture implanted 3 years previously.

Outcomes and predictors of mortality among octogenarians and older with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary coronary angioplasty.

Background: Elderly patients are at high risk of mortality when they present with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, few data exist about prognostic factors in this sub-group when treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI).

Hypothesis: To assess outcome and predictors of mortality among patients aged >80 years treated with pPCI.

[Percutaneous coronary intervention in the elderly].

Developed countries are experiencing an unprecedented growth in the number of elderly citizens. Elderly patients represent one third of all admissions for non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome in the coronary care unit. Treatment is more complex due to comorbidities.