Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization in Elderly Patients: Impact on Functional Status and Quality of Life

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Authors

Todd B. Seto · University of Rochester Medical Center

Deborah A. Taira · University of Rochester Medical Center

Ronna Berezin · University of Rochester Medical Center

Manish Chauhan · University of Rochester Medical Center

Donald E. Cutlip · University of Rochester Medical Center

Kalon K.L. Ho · University of Rochester Medical Center

Richard E. Kuntz

Abstract

Elderly patients selected for participation in a trial of PCI had substantial improvements in health-related quality of life after PCI that were similar to those in younger patients.

Topics & Keywords

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 132, Issue 12, pp. 955-958

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-132-12-200006200-00005

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