Key result
Advanced age (≥80 years) was associated with higher hospital mortality (56.5% vs 31.4%) but not with prolonged ICU treatment or higher costs after cardiac surgery.
Why the study?
Does advanced age (≥80 years) increase mortality, length of stay, and costs in patients requiring prolonged ICU treatment after cardiac surgery?
Cohort (n=109)
Does advanced age (≥80 years) increase mortality, length of stay, and costs in patients requiring prolonged ICU treatment after cardiac surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 56.5% vs 31.4%
Prolonged ICU treatment for octogenarians after cardiac surgery incurs similar costs and length of stay as younger patients, with acceptable 1-year survival and quality of life among those discharged, despite higher initial hospital mortality.
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May support offering prolonged ICU care to selected octogenarians after cardiac surgery despite higher mortality; leaves open prospective confirmation of outcomes.
Deschka et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Prolonged postoperative ICU treatment after cardiac surgery (n=109). Age ≥80 years vs. Age <80 years was evaluated on Hospital mortality. Advanced age (≥80 years) was associated with higher hospital mortality (56.5% vs 31.4%) but not with prolonged ICU treatment or higher costs after cardiac surgery.