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[Cardiac valve surgery in the elderly].

S Aoyagi1, K Tanaka, K Kosuga

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Kurume University, School of Medicine, Japan.

Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|December 1, 1988
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Elderly patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery showed comparable clinical improvement to younger patients. Age should not be a contraindication for cardiac valve surgery in older individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Cardiac valve surgery is a critical intervention for various heart conditions.
  • Assessing surgical risk in elderly patients (over 60) is crucial for optimal patient management.
  • Previous studies have raised concerns about outcomes in older surgical populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of cardiac valve surgery in patients over 60 years old versus younger patients (<59 years).
  • To evaluate preoperative status, operative mortality, postoperative course, and late results in these two age groups.
  • To determine if advanced age is a contraindication for cardiac valve surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 54 patients over 60 undergoing cardiac valve surgery (1982-1986).

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  • Comparison group of 60 younger patients (<59 years) undergoing similar procedures.
  • Analysis focused on preoperative health, operative mortality, postoperative complications, and long-term outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Older patients exhibited lower preoperative renal function and red blood cell counts.
    • Postoperatively, older patients had a higher incidence of low cardiac output syndrome and complications (renal failure, respiratory insufficiency, psychosis).
    • Hospital mortality in older patients was 7 (with 6 non-cardiac causes); late mortality was 1. Clinical improvement was satisfactory and comparable to younger patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite increased postoperative complications, elderly patients achieve satisfactory clinical improvement after cardiac valve surgery.
    • Age alone should not preclude older patients from receiving surgical treatment for cardiac valve disease.
    • Careful preoperative assessment and management can mitigate risks in elderly surgical candidates.