What is it about?
Our study examines the outcomes from PCI in an all comers Elderly population undergoing PCI in East Sussex UK in approximately 600 patients over a 4 year period. Traditionally, East Sussex is an area of the UK where people retire and so we observe a high rate of Elderly PCI. We wanted to determine if PCI was as effective and safe in a cohort over the age of 80 when compared to a younger group aged 75-80. We demonstrated similar Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Event rates in both groups that was consistent when adjusted for risk factor profile using Logistics regression. In summary this study supports the concept of PCI in the Elderly as being safe and effective.
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Why is it important?
This study has implications for Octo and Nonogenarians with coronary artery disease in that active management should be considered. age does not appear to account for event rates and so other factors such as bleeding should be considered. With an ever increasing eldest population this study adds to help with at times difficult clinical decision making.
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This page is a summary of: Age is not a bar to PCI: Insights from the long-term outcomes from off-site PCI in a real-world setting, Journal of Interventional Cardiology, July 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/joic.12400.
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