Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the elderly

Abstract

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is one of the most common causes of mortality among the elderly population, making it necessary to develop strategies to combat the challenges and improve the treatment of this condition. The methodology chosen in this work was an integrative review of the literature, in which the objective is to carry out a scientific investigation on the topic. There are several challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of AMI in the elderly. Therefore, the assessment of these obstacles reveals the pressing need for a broad and integrated approach, which includes not only the identification and control of risk factors, but also, proportionally, the implementation of preventive strategies and the promotion of a lifestyle healthy in this population. As for the challenges themselves, the growing influence of multimorbidities prevalent in this age group stands out, which directly impact the diagnosis and therapeutic approach to this problem. Therefore, it is concluded that even though the increased prevalence of conditions such as hypertension, DM and other pre-existing heart diseases makes the clinical scenario more complex, requiring constant adaptation of medical practices and more attention to the integrated management of these comorbidities to optimize clinical results. Thus, this scenario encourages the importance of comprehensive and personalized strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of AMI in the elderly, aiming not only at effective management of the disease, but also at promoting the health and quality of life of this vulnerable population.