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The relationship between physical activity levels and prognosis in geriatric patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome

  • By

  • Gokhan Taskin

  • Ramazan Kiyak

  • Muhammet Cakas

  • Bahadir Caglar

  • Evrim Duman

  • Ismail Emre Deniz

  • Ozkan Isik

  • May 7, 2026

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    Higher physical activity levels in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome are associated with lower rates of major adverse cardiac events.

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    Patients diagnosed with major adverse cardiac events exhibited significantly lower physical activity levels compared to those without such events.

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    Elevated ACS risk scores were found in patients diagnosed with major adverse cardiac events compared to those with non-MACE outcomes.

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    Physical activity levels negatively correlated with ACS risk scores, indicating that higher activity may reduce risk.

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    Incorporating physical activity into treatment strategies for elderly ACS patients could enhance outcomes and serve as a prognostic marker.

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The relationship between physical activity levels and prognosis in geriatric patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome

  • by Gokhan Taskin, Ramazan Kiyak, Muhammet Cakas, Bahadir Caglar, Evrim Duman, Ismail Emre Deniz, Ozkan Isik

  • May 7, 2026

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