Effectiveness and safety of primary percutaneous coronary interventions in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome

Abstract

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is the gold standard of treating patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The results of major clinical trials on ACS patients’ treatment are reflected in modern guidelines, where PPCI is of high evidence level and is superior to conservative therapy in long-term treatment results. Treatment of elderly patients over 75 years old is carried due to modern clinical guidelines, even though few patients of this age group are included in the studies. The increase in population average life expectancy causes the increase in number of elderly ACS patients with comorbid pathology. In its turn, it affects both the choice of treatment tactics and PPCI volume. Therefore, a study of this age group is required. The present review reflects the main clinical studies and analysis of elderly patients’ treatment