Chronic Coronary Disease in Older Adults.

Ambrosini, Alexander P; Fishman, Emily S; Damluji, Abdulla A; Nanna, Michael G · Med Clin North Am · 2024

review · Level V

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Abstract

The number of older adults age ≥75 with chronic coronary disease (CCD) continues to rise. CCD is a major contributor to morbidity, mortality, and disability in older adults. Older adults are underrepresented in randomized controlled trials of CCD, which limits generalizability to older adults living with multiple chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes. This review discusses the presentation of CCD in older adults, reviews the guideline-directed medical and invasive therapies, and recommends a patient-centric approach to making treatment decisions.

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