Key result
Aortic valve replacement in patients aged 70 years and older resulted in a perioperative mortality rate of 14.5% and a 5-year actuarial survival of 70%.
Why the study?
Does aortic valve replacement improve survival and symptoms in patients aged 70 years and older with severe aortic valvular disease?
Population
117 consecutive patients aged 70 years and older with severe aortic stenosis or severe aortic regurgitation…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 42.9 months
Authors
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May support AVR consideration in selected elderly patients despite risks; leaves open randomized comparison to medical therapy.
Cohort (n=117)
Does aortic valve replacement improve survival and symptoms in patients aged 70 years and older with severe aortic valvular disease?
Aortic valve replacement in patients aged 70 years and older carries a 14.5% perioperative mortality risk but provides excellent long-term survival and symptom relief for those who survive the hospitalization.
Salazar et al. (2004) conducted a cohort in Aortic valvular disease (n=117). Aortic valve replacement was evaluated on Perioperative mortality. Aortic valve replacement in patients aged 70 years and older resulted in a perioperative mortality rate of 14.5% and a 5-year actuarial survival of 70%.
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