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Read the full fact sheet- Several risk factors can contribute to a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (also known as heart disease). Usually, heart disease is caused by a combination of risk factors rather than a single risk factor.
- You can reduce your risk of heart disease by quitting smoking, following a heart-healthy eating pattern, being physically active, managing your weight, cutting down on alcohol and looking after your mental health.
- Your doctor may prescribe medicines to reduce your risk of heart disease, depending on your level of risk and other health conditions.
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JACC Focus Seminar: CVD in the Elderly
JACC State-of-the-Art Review
Coronary Artery Disease in Patients ≥80 Years of AgeAbstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients ≥80 years of age. Nonetheless, older patients have typically been under-represented in cardiovascular clinical trials. Understanding the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and optimal means of diagnosis and treatment of CAD in older adults is crucial to improving outcomes in this high-risk population. A patient-centered approach, taking into account health status, functional ability and frailty, cognitive skills, and patient preferences is essential when caring for older adults with CAD. The present systematic review focuses on the current knowledge base, gaps in understanding, and directions for future investigation pertaining to CAD in patients ≥80 years of age.
Key Words
coronary artery disease
geriatric cardiology
octogenarians
Abbreviations and Acronyms
ACS
acute coronary syndrome
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAC
coronary artery calcium
CAD
coronary artery disease
GDMT
guideline-directed medical therapy
MACE
major adverse cardiovascular event(s)
NSTEACS
non–ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
SIHD
stable ischemic heart disease
STEMI
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
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© 2018 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier.