Primary myocardial infarction in old age

Abstract

In accordance with the working classification of age periods adopted at the Leningrad and International Symposia on Gerontology, we studied the features of the clinic and the course of myocardial infarction in old age (75-89 years). We are monitoring 56 patients who have suffered a primary myocardial infarction. All patients were engaged in highly skilled mental work (scientists, artists, etc.). They have been on the dispensary register of the polyclinic for many years, their working and living conditions are very similar. There were 51 males and 5 females.

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