Key result
Cardiac surgery in octogenarians resulted in 81% of patients having little to no disability in daily activities and 93% experiencing significantly reduced symptoms, alongside a 73% 5-year survival rate.
Why the study?
Does cardiac surgery improve quality of life and survival in octogenarians?
Population
136 octogenarians undergoing consecutive heart operations at a single center. 66% presented with NYHA class…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 890 days (range 69-1853 days)
Authors
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Supports surgery in selected octogenarians; extends observational data but leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Cohort (n=136)
No
Does cardiac surgery improve quality of life and survival in octogenarians?
Cardiac surgery in selected octogenarians yields satisfactory medium-term survival and significant improvements in quality of life and functional status.
Huber et al. (2007) conducted a cohort in Cardiac disease requiring surgery (CABG, AVR, or combined) (n=136). Cardiac surgery (CABG, AVR, or combined) was evaluated on Postoperative quality of life (not or little disabled in daily activity). Cardiac surgery in octogenarians resulted in 81% of patients having little to no disability in daily activities and 93% experiencing significantly reduced symptoms, alongside a 73% 5-year survival rate.
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