The relationship between age and the beneficial effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors from meta-analyses of interventional trials ( Flather et al., 2000 )
| Age (years) | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Death | Death/CHF/MI | |
| <55 | 0.76 (0.62-0.93) | 0.77 (0.66-0.91) |
| 55-64 | 0.84 (0.73-0.97) | 0.71 (0.62-0.81) |
| 65-74 | 0.75 (0.66-0.86) | 0.67 (0.59-0.76) |
| >75 | 0.95 (0.74-1.22) | 0.89 (0.69-1.13) |
CI, confidence interval; CHF, congestive heart failure; MI, myocardial infarction.