Key result
Non-cardiac surgery in patients aged ≥70 years was associated with a 6% 30-day mortality rate and a 19% postoperative complication rate, with patient factors strongly predicting mortality.
Population
1102 consecutive patients aged 70 years or older having elective and non-elective, non-cardiac surgery, and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30-day
Authors
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Perioperative risks remain substantial in patients ≥70 years; leaves open whether targeted interventions on patient factors can improve outcomes.
Observational (n=1,102)
Yes
Older patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery have a high incidence of postoperative complications and a 6% 30-day mortality rate, with patient factors being stronger predictors of mortality than the type of surgery.
McNicol et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Non-cardiac surgery in older patients (n=1,102). Non-cardiac surgery was evaluated on Postoperative complications and 30-day mortality rate. Non-cardiac surgery in patients aged ≥70 years was associated with a 6% 30-day mortality rate and a 19% postoperative complication rate, with patient factors strongly predicting mortality.
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