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Aortic valve replacement in octogenarians.

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The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|November 1, 1992
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Aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 80 years old demonstrated low early and late mortality. This study highlights AVR as a safe and effective treatment for aortic valve disease in the very elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Aortic valve disease affects the elderly, often necessitating intervention.
  • Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is a common treatment, but its safety in octogenarians requires evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of AVR in patients aged 80 years and older.
  • To report early and late outcomes, including mortality and morbidity, in this specific patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 48 patients aged over 80 undergoing AVR between 1988 and 1990.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, valve pathology, surgical procedures (isolated AVR vs. AVR with coronary bypass), and postoperative outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Early mortality was 4.2% (2/48 patients).
  • Late mortality occurred in 8 patients over a median follow-up of 22 months.
  • Low incidence of non-fatal complications reported, with most survivors maintaining an independent lifestyle.

Conclusions:

  • Aortic valve replacement in patients over 80 years old can be performed with acceptable mortality rates.
  • The procedure is associated with a low rate of non-fatal complications, enabling a good quality of life post-surgery.