HeartWise leadership leads AHA Scientific Statement
Dr. Damluji (Chair) and Dr. Nanna (Vice-Chair) led the American Heart Association Scientific Statement, Coronary Artery Revascularization in the Older Adult Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. This statement emphasizes the importance of individualized, patient-centered approaches to coronary revascularization in older adults, moving beyond chronological age to consider geriatric syndromes, cognitive function, comorbidity burden, life expectancy, and patient preferences. It reviews age-related cardiovascular changes and common geriatric conditions that influence procedural risk and outcomes, provides pragmatic strategies to guide revascularization decisions, and strongly advocates for shared decision-making. By addressing critical knowledge gaps, the statement aims to optimize cardiovascular care for older adults while ensuring treatments align with patient goals and unique risk profiles.
