Comparison of early and late clinical outcomes in patients >= 80 versus

Conclusion: Age is an independent predictor of mortality after p-PCI for STEMI. Although it seems to improve early outcomes, the efficacy of p-PCI at long-term follow-up is limited in elderly patients.
PMID: 23760119 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - June 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Oduncu V, Erkol A, Tanalp AC, Kırma C, Bulut M, Bitigen A, Pala S, Tigen K, Esen AM Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research