1992
DOI: 10.1159/000175005
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Elderly - A Review of Studies on Patients Older than 64, 69 or 74 Years

Abstract: 21 studies reporting on at least 100 elderly patients were reviewed to assess the influence of patient age on outcome of isolated coronary artery bypass surgery. Elderly patients were variously defined as being older than 64, 69 or 74 years of age. They had significantly higher incidences of female sex, unstable angina, urgent surgery, extensive coronary disease, peripheral vascular disease and other risk factors, but left ventricular function was similar to younger patients. The number of grafts inserted and … Show more

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“…The strongest predictor of improved survival conferred by CABG is a patent left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) anastomosis (4 - 6). Nonetheless, conventional CABG performed on cardiopulmonary bypass through a sternotomy is still associated with a higher morbidity and longer recovery times compared to conventional PCI.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The strongest predictor of improved survival conferred by CABG is a patent left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) anastomosis (4 - 6). Nonetheless, conventional CABG performed on cardiopulmonary bypass through a sternotomy is still associated with a higher morbidity and longer recovery times compared to conventional PCI.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Age is a major contributor to central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction after surgery, and elderly patients may be especially vulnerable to cerebral hypoperfusion [13]. Propofol is a common induction drug and may induce preintubation hypotension.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The majority of previous studies of outcomes in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery report less successful revascularization and more adverse outcomes. [1][2][3] More recently, improved outcomes have been reported. 4 However, these observations have led some to question the value of aggressive revascularization in elderly patients.…”
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confidence: 99%