Reperfusion of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the elderly (clinical characteristics and prognosis) Results of the IMSS Nuevo León infarction code program
Journal Title: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: The age is an important prognostic factor in patients with acute myocardial infarction. To find no similar data in the Mexican population, it seeks to establish the characteristics and prognosis of older adults carried out mechanical reperfusion treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
ZR Alejandro, PR Juan Manuel, DlC O Ramón, AA Luis, SF Ángel, Carlos MC
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