What are the outcomes of cardiac surgery in octogenarians and septuagenarians?
The outcomes of cardiac surgery in octogenarians and septuagenarians are difficult to predict, as age alone is not a reliable predictor of outcomes. Studies have shown that mortality rates are higher for octogenarians than for younger patients, with mortality rates ranging from 17% to 42%. Additionally, octogenarians are less likely to be discharged home following surgery, and are more likely to have longer intensive care unit stays and a longer length of hospital stay. Other studies have also shown that octogenarians have a higher incidence of reoperation, as well as a higher risk for stroke, renal failure, and infection.