The results of this initial survey indicate that most physicians would not want cardiopulmonary resuscitation with a variety of underlying chronic diseases and corresponding functional impairments--particularly with advancing age. Conversely, with an acute myocardial infarction, all physicians surveyed would desire cardiopulmonary resuscitation at age 40 years, and many would continue to desire it with advancing age.
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