IMPACT OF ADMISSION TO A CARDIOLOGY UNIT ON MORTALITY IN PATIENTS AGED >85 YEARS PRESENTING WITH NON-ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (NSTEMI)

It is well established that specialised cardiology units have contributed to reduced mortality in acute coronary syndromes. It is uncertain whether admission under cardiology leads to more aggressive management and improved outcomes in the elderly. 956 consecutive patients aged >85 years presenting