Abstract:IntroductionElderly patients (≥80years) represent an increasingly large sub-group of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However their characteristics and outcomes are not well defined.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted of all patients who underwent PCI at a large UK cardiac centre between 2008 and 2014.Results9,628 patients underwent PCI with the mean age increasing from 62.4 ± 11.4yrs in 2008 to 64.8 ± 11.8yrs in 2014. Elderly patients were more likely to be female, have … Show more
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