The analysis of Medicare claims data from over five million surgeries indicated that older patients who had a nonST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) within 30 days faced significantly higher odds of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACCE). In contrast, those with previous revascularization showed improved outcomes when surgery was postponed to 90-180 days post-NSTEMI. The findings advocate for a revised approach to timing elective surgeries after NSTEMI to reduce postoperative risks.
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