Table. Representation of Older Adults in Observational Studies and RCTs Cited in the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization.
| Description | Studies, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| With older adults aged ≥75 y | With older adults aged ≥80 y | |
| No. of studies that included or excluded older adults | 285 | 139 |
| Inclusion based on methods or sub-group analysis | 113/540 (20.9) | 65/540 (12.0) |
| Inclusion based on IQR or SD | 146/540 (27.0) | 29/540 (5.4) |
| Active exclusion based on age | 26/540 (4.8) | 45/540 (8.3) |
| Classification of coronary disease in age inclusive studies, No. of studies | 259 | 94 |
| ST elevation myocardial infarction | 93/259 (36) | 33/94 (35) |
| Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction | 88/259 (34) | 35/94 (37) |
| Chronic coronary syndrome | 78/259 (30) | 26/94 (28) |
Abbreviations: ACC, American College of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association; RCT, randomized clinical trial; SCAI, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.