The Association of Myocardial Infarction History and Geriatric Syndromes in the Elderly: Data from the Cross-Sectional Study EVKALIPT

Background/Objectives: In recent decades, the number of patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has increased, and CVD survivors are more likely to be old and frail and to have multiple comorbidities. A better understanding of geriatric conditions and their prevalence would help improve the management of older patients with CVDs. The main objective of this study is to estimate the association of myocardial infarction (MI) history with geriatric syndromes (GSs) in people 65 years of age and older. Methods: The cross-sectional study EVKALIPT included patients who were 65 years of age and older. All patients underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment. The presence of MI history was assessed by medical records. Results: A total of 4295 participants were included. The prevalence of MI history was 12.6%. According to univariate regression analysis, MI history was associated with an increase in the odds of 12 GSs by 1.3–2.4 times. Multivariate regression analysis showed that male sex and four GSs (impairment in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, depression, falls) were independently associated with a history of MI, with the odds ratio ranging from 1.28 to 1.86. Conclusions: This study showed the association between MI history and GSs.