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[Acute myocardial infarction in the elderly. A case-control study with a younger population and review of literature].
Monaldi Arch Chest Dis
March 2006
IV Divisione di Medicina Interna, Seconda Universita degli Studi di Napoli.
Background: ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in old and old-old patients presents several peculiarities in natural history, delay of hospitalization and response to treatment. Aim of this retrospective case control study was to determine presentation, complications and management of elderly patients with STEMI compared to a younger population.
Methods: 462 patients (205 M and 257 F) aged > or =75 years, hospitalized in CCU between 1999 and 2003 for STEMI, were evaluated.