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Open heart surgery in the elderly.

C J Mullany1, J K Clarebrough, A L White

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|October 1, 1987
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Open heart surgery in elderly patients (≥70 years) shows that coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is safe. While valve and combined procedures have higher risks, long-term survival in selected elderly patients justifies surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Elderly patients (≥70 years) represent a growing proportion of cardiac surgery candidates.
  • Open heart surgery in this demographic presents unique challenges and risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and outcomes of open heart surgery in patients aged 70 years and older.
  • To assess the results of specific procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and aortic valve replacement (AVR) in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 3254 open heart surgeries performed since 1972.
  • Focus on 126 patients aged 70 years or older.
  • Detailed review of procedures, peri-operative mortality, postoperative complications, and long-term survival rates.

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Main Results:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had a peri-operative death rate of 2.0%.
  • Aortic valve replacement (AVR) and AVR + CABG had higher operative mortality rates (11.4% and 18.8%, respectively).
  • Seven-year survival for all patients was 61.2%, and five-year survival for CABG was 83.9%.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) can be safely performed in selected elderly patients.
  • Valvular and combined surgeries carry significant morbidity and mortality but may be justified by satisfactory long-term outcomes in survivors.