Comparison of Six Decision Aid Rules For Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction In Elderly Patients Presenting To The Emergency Department With Acute Chest Pain
Abstract:Background: Using decision aid rules for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is not common practice in our region. Elderly patients are often neglected in clinical trials, and the proper diagnostics of acute myocardial infarction in this group remains problematic. The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of different strategies for the diagnosis of AMI in the elderly in real-life clinical practice. Methods: In a retrospective single-center study, we included patient… Show more
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