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The elderly are at tremendous risk of death after MI, in no small part because we tend to undertreat them. The 30-day mortality rate after MI in patients < 65 is 3%.
In patients 65-74, the 30-day mortality is 10%.
In patients 75-84, the 30-day mortality is 20%.
In patients > 85, the 30-day mortality is 30%.
Be vigilant and be aggressive with elderly patients. Their early management has a tremendous bearing on their later outcomes.
Whereas only 6% of young patients with PE present with syncope, 15-20% of elderly patients with PE present with syncope. The simple takeaway point is that whenever an elderly patient presents with syncope, always strongly consider the possibility of PE, even though they may lack classic pleuritic chest pain.
Count that respiratory rate for an inexpensive clue!