Key result
Aortic valve replacement in patients aged ≥80 years demonstrated a low early mortality rate of 3.1% and a 5-year survival rate of 78.9%, indicating advanced age alone should not contraindicate surgery.
Why the study?
Aortic valve stenosis is becoming more prevalent in the elderly population, prompting evaluation of whether patients aged 80 years and older face higher risks during aortic valve replacement compared to younger counterparts.
Are patients aged ≥80 years at a higher risk of early and late adverse outcomes after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis compared to younger patients?
Cohort (n=593)
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Are patients aged ≥80 years at a higher risk of early and late adverse outcomes after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis compared to younger patients?
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Machida et al. (2019) conducted a cohort in Aortic valve stenosis (n=593). Aortic valve replacement vs. Patients aged <80 years was evaluated on Early mortality (p=0.61). Aortic valve replacement in patients aged ≥80 years demonstrated a low early mortality rate of 3.1% and a 5-year survival rate of 78.9%, indicating advanced age alone should not contraindicate surgery.
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