
Darshan H Brahmbhatt
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Darshan H Brahmbhatt
@Doctor_Darshan
Cardiologist. Fortunate to have @UofT & @SinaiHealth allowing me to mend broken hearts for a living. Opinions, not advice.


Another study from our JUPITER group 👇 NSTEMI in the “oldest-old” (≥85) — time to rethink the reflex Real-world data (n=967) shows: 🔺 Mortality is much higher in ≥85 vs younger patients 🔺 But revascularization (PCI) cuts mortality significantly (HR 0.56) In ≥85: 🟢 PCI: 37.9% mortality 🔴 Conservative: 63.6% mortality Yes—complications are higher. But age alone isn’t the story. 👉 Diabetes, renal failure, anemia, low albumin > chronological age Bottom line: Age ≠ contraindication. Select wisely, treat actively. With @SABOURETCardio @mmamas1973 @MShuvy #Cardiology #NSTEMI #PCI #Geriatrics #PCRonline @PCRonline @Sbrugaletta @Ortega_Paz @Anazmicalik @guilbom @hect2701 @NicolaRyanI1 @DrPascalMeier @W_jyg @ICigalini @Hragy @SABOURETCardio @mmamas1973 @djc795 @GreggWStone @toreyj01 @EAPCIPresident @CMichaelGibson @SmithElliotjs @ArielRoguin @aayshacader @twj1974 #europcr @dangiloncardio @deharo_pierre @DanieleGiacoppo @MilasinD18 @Taiebphil @plateletdoc @realarainmd
























