Post Myocardial Infarction Treatment in the Older Adult

Information needs before hospital discharge of myocardial infarction patients: a comparative, descriptive study

“…There are varying opinions about when people can be regarded as old and this diversity of views is reflected in the literature. For example, in Dodge's (1969) study, patients aged over 60 years form the oldest category, whereas Chorzempa and Tabloski (2001) describe patients aged 65–74 years as ‘young‐old’. Available information on MI patients reveals insights into age, which need to be considered when providing care and treatment.…”

“…Although the incidence of CHD increases as people age, older patients have been relatively ignored in research into CR (Kennedy Thow 2002). Even though older patients may benefit from appropriate medical treatment after an MI, they do not always receive this as frequently as younger patients (Chorzempa & Tabloski 2001). There is clearly, therefore, a gap in research and practice relating to the CR needs of older patients.…”