Complications of acute myocardial infarction in patients ≥90 years of age

被引:12
作者
Malone, ML
Rosen, LB
Goodwin, JS
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[1] St Lukes Med Ctr, Milwaukee, WI USA
[2] Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Milwaukee, WI USA
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10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00986-7
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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In conclusion, the in-hospital rate of common geriatric syndromes (delirium, pressure ulcers, and restraint use) was very high in this group of oldest patients with AMI. Attention to preventing the noncardiac problems that arise during hospitalization may be as important as attempts to prevent cardiac complications. © 1998 by Excerpta Medica, Inc. All rights reserved.
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