Prognostic Importance of Physical Activity in Geriatric Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Balikesir University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Acute Coronary Syndromes; Physical Activity Levels; Geriatric Patients

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07203924

2024/192 (BU Ethics No)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This observational study evaluated the relationship between physical activity level and prognosis in geriatric patients admitted to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A total of 207 patients aged 65 years and older were included. Physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and compared with clinical outcomes and risk scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT). Results showed that patients with higher physical activity levels had lower rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and mortality, as well as lower risk scores. The findings suggest that physical activity is an independent protective factor that improves prognosis in older patients with ACS.

Full description

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in elderly patients is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and identifying prognostic factors is clinically important. Physical activity is known to have protective cardiovascular effects, but its prognostic role in geriatric ACS patients remains unclear.

This observational study will include 207 patients aged 65 years and older who present to the emergency department with ACS. Physical activity levels will be measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Activity scores will then be compared with clinical outcomes, including major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, and risk stratification scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT).

Enrollment: 207 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥ 65 years
• Admission to the emergency department with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Ability to complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

Exclusion criteria

• Age < 65 years
• Patients without ACS diagnosis
• Patients unable to complete the IPAQ-SF questionnaire (e.g., due to severe cognitive impairment or communication problems)

Trial design

207 participants in 1 patient group

Geriatric ACS Patients

Description:

This cohort consists of 207 patients aged 65 years and older who presented to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). No intervention was performed. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and outcomes were compared with major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, and risk scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT).