Key result
Elective cardiac surgery in 430 elderly patients led to significant physical and mental health improvements, with most improvements occurring within 3 months postoperatively.
Why the study?
Does elective cardiac surgery improve quality of life in patients aged 65 or older?
Population
430 patients aged 65 or older undergoing elective cardiac surgery, mean age 74 years (SD 5.5), 220 men.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
Loading...
May support shared decisions on elective cardiac surgery in older adults; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of net benefit.
Cohort (n=430)
Does elective cardiac surgery improve quality of life in patients aged 65 or older?
Elective cardiac surgery in elderly patients significantly improves physical and mental quality of life, with most improvements occurring within the first 3 months postoperatively.
Miranda et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Elective cardiac surgery (n=430). Elective cardiac surgery was evaluated on Quality of life (SF-36 physical and mental health scores). Elective cardiac surgery in 430 elderly patients led to significant physical and mental health improvements, with most improvements occurring within 3 months postoperatively.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: