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patients.
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Elderly patients are also at particular risk of bleeding
and other complications from acute therapies because bleeding risk
increases with age, renal function tends to decrease, and the preva-
lence of comorbidities is high. Observational studies have shown fre-
quent excess dosing of antithrombotic therapies in elderly
patients.
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Furthermore, they have a higher risk of mechanical
complications.
It is key to maintain a high index of suspicion for MI in elderly
patients who present with atypical complaints, treating them as rec-
ommended, and using specific strategies to reduce bleeding risk;
these include paying attention to proper dosing of antithrombotic
therapies, particularly in relation to renal function, frailty, or comor-
bidities, and using radial access whenever possible. There is no upper
age limit with respect to reperfusion, especially with primary PCI.
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6.5.3 Renal dysfunction
Renal dysfunction [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
<30 mL/min/1.73 m
2
] is present in approximately 30–40% of patients
with ACS and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk
of in-hospital complications.
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Owing to differences in presentation
(less frequent presentation with chest pain and fewer typical ECG
signs) diagnosis may be delayed.
Although decisions on reperfusion in patients with STEMI have to
be made before any assessment of renal function is available, it is
important to estimate the GFR as soon as possible. The type and
dose of antithrombotic agent (see Table
9
) and the amount of con-
trast agent should be considered based on renal function.
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ACS
patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receive frequently excess
dosing with antithrombotics, contributing to the increased bleeding
risk.
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Consequently, in patients with known or anticipated reduc-
tion of renal function, several antithrombotic agents should either be
withheld or their doses reduced appropriately. Ensuring proper
hydration during and after primary PCI and limiting the dose of con-
trast agents, preferentially low-osmolality contrast agents, are impor-
tant steps in minimizing the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy.
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6.5.4 Non-reperfused patients
Patients who, for specific reasons (e.g. long delay), fail to receive reper-
fusion therapy within the recommended time (first 12 h) should imme-
diately be evaluated clinically to rule out the presence of clinical,
Table 9
Recommended doses of antithrombotic agents in the acute care of patients with chronic kidney disease
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