Atypical Manifestation of Myocardial Ischemia in the Elderly

Often, elderly patients have atypical clinical picture for myocardial ischemia, or are asymptomatic. This review intends to re-examine the pathophysiology of atypical manifestation in elderly persons, its prognostic and therapeutic implications.

The coronary atherosclerotic disease is an increasing public health problem, of particular importance in higher age groups. Its prevalence increases significantly at the sixth decade of life, becoming the leading cause of death in older people, as well as the greatest responsible for hospitalization and invasive procedures.

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