Patients aged 90 years and above with Acute Coronary Syndrome in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Management and Outcomes

The proportion of older patients in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) is increasing, with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) accounting for a significant proportion of these admissions.(1, 2) Older age has been consistently associated with higher short-term and long-term mortality in CICU patients, especially in those with ACS or cardiogenic shock.(3-6) The small group of CICU patients aged ≥90 years is at particularly high risk of adverse outcomes, both during and after hospitalization.(5) Patients, caregivers, and medical professionals often face uncertainty when deciding on the appropriateness of invasive treatments for patients with advanced age.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - January 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dhruv Sarma, Mitchell Padkins, Ryan Smith, Courtney E Bennett, Joseph G. Murphy, Malcolm R. Bell, Abdulla A. Damluji, Nandan S. Anavekar, Gregory W. Barsness, Jacob C. Jentzer Source Type: research