Coronary Artery Revascularization in the Older Adult Population
Published: November 18, 2025
- Each year, over 720,000 Americans suffer from myocardial infarctions or coronary artery disease-related deaths, with older adults disproportionately affected.
- Individuals aged 75 and older account for 30-40% of all acute coronary syndrome hospitalizations, often presenting with complex coronary disease and associated geriatric syndromes like frailty, cognitive impairment, and multimorbidity, complicating revascularization strategies.
- This scientific statement outlines key aims related to coronary artery revascularization in an older adult population.