esanum Interview: All patients over 65 for cognitive impairment should be examined

Prof. Freek W. A. Verheugt in an interview at the ESC 2018 on the influence of mental status on the treatment success of older cardiology patients.

Prof. Freek W. A. Verheugt in an interview at the ESC 2018 on the influence of mental status on the treatment success of older cardiology patients.

• The two most recent studies on aspirin, ARRIVE and ASCEND, have had a significant impact on clinical practice.
• The mental status has a significant influence on the results of older patients who have suffered from Acute Coronary Syndrome.
• All patients at the age of 65 should be examined for their cognitive impairment, for example, the simple and inexpensive clockwork test.