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Cardiovascular Surgery in the Elderly.

David W Yaffee1, Mathew R Williams1

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York.

Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|April 19, 2017
PubMed
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Cardiac surgery is increasingly performed on elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. Despite risks, advancements have improved outcomes, making it a viable option for many, with less-invasive alternatives available.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • The elderly population is rapidly growing, leading to a higher incidence of age-related comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease.
  • Cardiovascular disease affects a significant portion of individuals over 75, increasing the number of elderly patients requiring cardiac procedures.
  • Older age is generally associated with increased risks of morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of cardiovascular surgery in the elderly population.
  • To discuss advancements in surgical techniques and myocardial protection.
  • To explore emerging technologies and less-invasive options for elderly surgical candidates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of large retrospective studies and subgroup analyses on elderly cardiac surgery outcomes.
Keywords:
aortic valvecardiac surgerycoronary artery bypasselderlymitral valvetranscatheter aortic valve replacement

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  • Analysis of improvements in myocardial protection, extracorporeal circulation, anesthesia, and surgical techniques over the past two decades.
  • Examination of data on the efficacy and safety of cardiac procedures in older adults.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant reductions in morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac surgery due to technological and technical advancements.
    • Cardiac surgery is a viable option for many elderly patients with cardiovascular disease, yielding good outcomes in reasonable-risk candidates.
    • Less-invasive surgical options are becoming increasingly available for elderly patients with prohibitive surgical risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in cardiac surgery have made it a feasible treatment for many elderly patients with cardiovascular disease.
    • Careful patient selection and the availability of less-invasive procedures are crucial for optimizing outcomes in this demographic.
    • The field is evolving with new technologies promising further improvements for elderly patients requiring cardiac interventions.