Key result
Open heart surgery in octogenarians was associated with significant improvements in NYHA class and life satisfaction, with 75% to 84% of patients willing to undergo the procedure again.
Why the study?
Does open heart surgery improve quality of life in octogenarians?
Population
68 octogenarians undergoing open heart surgery.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 6.3 years for group 1; mean 1.5 years for group 2
Authors
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Supports individualized decisions in selected octogenarians; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm benefits.
Cohort (n=68)
Does open heart surgery improve quality of life in octogenarians?
Open heart surgery in octogenarians is associated with significant improvements in quality of life and functional status, with the vast majority of patients retrospectively satisfied with their decision to undergo surgery.
Zehr et al. (1995) conducted a cohort in Octogenarians requiring open heart surgery (n=68). Open heart surgery was evaluated on Operative mortality, functional results, and quality of life. Open heart surgery in octogenarians was associated with significant improvements in NYHA class and life satisfaction, with 75% to 84% of patients willing to undergo the procedure again.
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