Results of coronary arteries bypass grafting in patients over 70 years old

At present, according to the increase of average age in modern societies, the patients who are over 70 years old and require coronary arteries reconstruction constitute a constantly growing group. In the Cardiosurgical Clinic of the Medical University of Lublin 30 coronary arteries bypass grafting operations in over 70-year-old patients were performed in 2000. The operations were performed using extra-body circulation. In the early postoperation period 3 patients died (10%), 2 patients (6%) required applying mechanical support of the left ventricle (IABP). 2 patients (6%) needed reoperation because of excessive drainage in the immediate postoperational period. CABG in patients over 70 years of age are connected with higher "perioperational" risk, prolonged recovering period and higher mortality. According to the results of the survey, the overwhelming majority of patients at that age gets improvement in their health and in the quality of life.