Risk stratification and mortality prediction in octo- and nonagenarians with peripheral artery disease: a retrospective analysis

Risk stratification and mortality prediction in octo- and nonagenarians with peripheral artery disease: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Objectives Among changes in demographics, aging is the most relevant cardiovascular risk factor. The prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is high in elderly patients and is associated with a worse prognosis. Despite optimal treatments, mortality in the high-risk population of octo-...

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Main Authors: Christos Rammos, Aristotelis Kontogiannis, Amir A. Mahabadi, Martin Steinmetz, Daniel Messiha, Julia Lortz, Tienush Rassaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Aging
Peripheral interventions
Endovascular treatment
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02177-1

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