Long-term ischaemic and bleeding outcomes after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the elderly.

CONCLUSION: Patients ≥ 80 years experienced high rates of ischaemic and bleeding complications; especially in this high-risk patient group individualised therapy is needed to optimise clinical outcomes.
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Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - August 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Claessen BE, Kikkert WJ, Hoebers LP, Bahadurzada H, Vis MM, Baan J, Koch KT, de Winter RJ, Tijssen JG, Piek JJ, Henriques JP Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research