Clinical and Economic Outcomes among Elderly Myocardial Infarction Survivors in the United States

ConclusionsRisks of mortality and cardiovascular events remain high in a Medicare population surviving >1 year after a MI. Continuing healthcare costs are doubled over pre‐MI levels up to five years after an MI. Secondary prevention measures beyond the acute post‐MI period may be indicated to reduce risk and cost in this chronic disease phase.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - July 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Erru Yang, Michael Stokes, Saga Johansson, Carl Mellstr öm, Elizabeth Magnuson, David J. Cohen, Phillip Hunt Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research