NT-proBNP prognostic value is maintained in elderly and very elderly patients with chronic systolic heart failure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.04.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Circulating concentrations of N-terminal fragment of the prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are influenced by age and common age-related comorbidities, such as renal dysfunction. Therefore, utility of NT-proBNP for prediction of prognosis in… read more here.
Keywords: age; prognostic value; chronic systolic; patients chronic ... See more keywords
ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN ELDERLY AND VERY ELDERLY PATIENTS
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)30741-1
Abstract: During ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) early myocardial reperfusion is the target therapy to salvage ischemic myocardium and to improve survival. Although the mortality from ischemic heart disease has decreased, it appears less consistent in… read more here.
Keywords: myocardial infarction; infarction elderly; elevation myocardial; elderly patients ... See more keywords
A7771 Uncontrolled hypertension increases with age and associates with all-cause mortality in an elderly community-dwelling Chinese population in Shanghai
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000549220.92600.9a
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hypertension, medication usage and attainment of blood pressure goals and their association with all-cause mortality in older urban community-dwelling Chinese subjects. Methods: Blood pressure, anthropometric data, blood samples and… read more here.
Keywords: cause mortality; dwelling chinese; community dwelling; hypertension ... See more keywords