Modern Approach in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly
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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com known, that ischemic heart disease plays the main role and causes 85% of death among all cardio-vascular diseases in elderly and old group of patients. Elderly age of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with higher rate of mortality during hospitalization and in a long-term period [2]. Today enlargement trend in number of elderly and old patients with ischemic heart disease is noticed. It puts a priority the prevention of age-related diseases and health conditions of the elderly population [3].
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