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Velho TR, Gonçalves J, Maniés Pereira R, Ferreira R, Sena A, Junqueira N, Ângelo E, Carvalho Guerra N, Mendes M, Arruda Pereira R, Nobre Â. Surgical aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: Single-center perioperative outcomes and five-year survival. Rev Port Cardiol 2024:S0870-2551(24)00069-6. [PMID: 38401703 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease. The number of octogenarians proposed for intervention is growing due to increased lifespan. In this manuscript we aim to evaluate perioperative outcome and long-term survival after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in octogenarians, comparing patients with low surgical risk (EuroscoreII <4%) with intermediate-high risk (EuroscoreII ≥4%). METHODS A retrospective observational single-center cohort study with 195 patients aged ≥80 years old, who underwent SAVR between 2017 and 2021, was conducted. Patients were divided into two groups according to EuroscoreII: (1) Low risk (EuroscoreII <4%) with intermediate-high risk (EuroscoreII ≥4%). Continuous variables are presented in median (IQR), analyzed using Wilcoxon rank sum test; categorical variables in percentages, analyzed using chi-squared test; and survival was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier, open cohort, and the log-rank test was performed. RESULTS The overall median age was 82 (IQR 81-83), with 4.6% of the patients ≥85 years old. 23.6% of the patients presented EuroscoreII ≥4%. No complications were observed in 26.2%, with a significantly higher rate in intermediate-high risk patients. Postoperative need for hemodynamic support was the most frequent complication, followed by postoperative acute kidney injury and the use of blood products. Overall median ICU stay was three days (2-4) and hospital length of stay (LOS) six days (5-8). Patients with intermediate-high risk and those with complications had longer ICU LOS. At 12 months, overall survival was 96.4%, at three years 94.1% and 5 years 75.4%. Patients with low surgical risk had higher survival proportions up to 5 years. CONCLUSION SAVR in patients ≥80 years is associated with low in-hospital mortality, although a significant proportion of patients develop complications. Long-term follow-up up to five years after surgery is acceptable in octogenarians with low surgical risk.
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- Tiago R Velho
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal; Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Unit, Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa (CCUL@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; Innate Immunity and Inflammation Laboratory, Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Oeiras, Portugal.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal; Escola Superior de Saúde da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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Orozco-Sevilla V, Salerno TA. Commentary: Is minimally invasive cardiac surgery a Chimera? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 165:1034-1035. [PMID: 34016452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.04.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Vicente Orozco-Sevilla
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex; Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex; CHI St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fla.
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Jovanovic M, Zivkovic I, Jovanovic M, Bilbija I, Petrovic M, Markovic J, Radovic I, Dimitrijevic A, Soldatovic I. Economic Justification Analysis of Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Aortic Valve Replacement. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2553. [PMID: 36767915 PMCID: PMC9916198 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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There is no definitive consensus about the cost-effectiveness of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) (MI-AVR) compared to conventional AVR (C-AVR). The aim of this study was to compare the rate of postoperative complications and total hospital costs of MI-AVR versus C-AVR overall and by the type of aortic prosthesis (biological or mechanical). Our single-center retrospective study included 324 patients over 18 years old who underwent elective isolated primary AVR with standard stented AV prosthesis at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje" between January 2019 and December 2019. Reintervention, emergencies, combined surgical interventions, and patients with sutureless valves were excluded. In both MI-AVR and C-AVR, mechanical valve implantation contributed to overall reduction of hospital costs with equal efficacy. The cost-effectiveness ratio indicated that C-AVR is cheaper and yielded a better clinical outcome with mechanical valve implantation (67.17 vs. 69.5). In biological valve implantation, MI-AVR was superior. MI-AVR patients had statistically significantly higher LVEF and a lower Euro SCORE than C-AVR patients (Mann-Whitney U-test, p = 0.002 and p = 0.002, respectively). There is a slight advantage to MI-AVR vs. C-AVR, since it costs EUR 9.44 more to address complications that may arise. Complications (mortality, early reoperation, cerebrovascular insult, pacemaker implantation, atrial fibrillation, AV block, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, wound infection) were less frequent in the MI-AVR, making MI-AVR more economically justified than C-AVR (18% vs. 22.1%).
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- Marko Jovanovic
- Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Transfusiology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Mikus E, Calvi S, Albertini A, Tripodi A, Zucchetta F, Brega C, Pin M, Cimaglia P, Ferrari R, Campo G, Serenelli M. Impact of comorbidities on older patients undergoing open heart surgery. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2022; 23:318-324. [PMID: 35013050 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery is increasing. Age greater than 80 years has been identified as a strong independent risk factor for shortand long-term survival. The current study is aimed to identify the impact of preoperative comorbidities on early and late outcomes in older patients undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS Baseline characteristics, procedurals and postoperative complications of all patients undergoing cardiac surgery at our institution are collected. The current analysis is focused on patients aged at least 80 years at the time of intervention and treated from January 2010 to December 2019. RESULTS In-hospital mortality resulted as 6.3%. Redo intervention [odds ratio (OR) 2.49, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.13-5.48], chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (OR 2.99, 95% CI 1.75-5.12) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.30-3.81) were independent baseline predictors of outcome in the multivariate analysis. Prolonged extracorporeal circulation time, need for transfusion and prolonged intubation time strongly and independently predicted in-hospital mortality. During a mean follow-up of 3.6 years 34.3% of patients died and unplanned admission (HR 1.33, 95% CI 1.05-1.67), NYHA class III-IV (HR 1.35, 95% CI 1.12-1.64), diabetes (HR 1.27, 95% CI 1.01-1.59), COPD (HR 1.60, 95% CI 1.25-2.04) and PAD (HR 1.32, 95% CI 1.03-1.71) resulted as independent predictors of all-cause death. CONCLUSION Cardiac surgery is feasible in octogenarians, with an acceptable risk of mortality. Chronological age itself should not be the main determinant of choice while referring patients for cardiac surgical intervention. Comorbidities such as COPD, PAD and diabetes need to be taken into account for risk stratification.
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- Elisa Mikus
- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola
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- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola
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- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona, Italy
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Richter M, Liakopoulos OJ. Commentary: Is Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Older Patients Still Justified in the Current Era? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 34:52-53. [PMID: 34303779 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Manfred Richter
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Clinic Bad Nauheim, Campus Kerckhoff, University of Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Clinic Bad Nauheim, Campus Kerckhoff, University of Giessen, Germany.
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Niemann B, Friedrich I. Herzchirurgie im Alter. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR HERZ THORAX UND GEFASSCHIRURGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00398-021-00423-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We conducted a prospective, observational study to determine the incidence of feeding intolerance (FI) within 7 d of initiating enteral nutrition (EN) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to evaluate the association between FI and a poor prognosis. Patients who underwent CPB surgery at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital between March 2020 and June 2020 were enrolled. According to the presence or absence of FI within 7 d after EN, patients were divided into FI and non-FI groups. According to the occurrence of a poor prognosis (death, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, acute kidney injury, liver insufficiency, neurological events (cerebral infarction, cerebral haemorrhage and epilepsy) and prolonged mechanical ventilation (> 48 h)), patients were divided into poor prognosis and good prognosis groups. The mean age of the 237 CPB patients, including 139 men and ninety-eight women, was 53·80 (sd 12·25) years. The incidence of FI was 64·14 %. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed factors independently associated with poor prognosis after CPB included FI (OR 2·138; 95 % CI 1·058, 4·320), age (OR 1·033; 95 % CI 1·004, 1·063), New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III/IV cardiac function (OR 2·410; 95 % CI 1·079, 5·383), macrovascular surgery (OR 5·434; 95 % CI 1·704, 17·333) and initial sequential organ failure assessment score (OR 1·243; 95 % CI 1·010, 1·530). Thus, the incidence of FI within 7 d of EN after CPB was high, which was associated with a poor prognosis.
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Paparella D, Malvindi PG, Santarpino G, Moscarelli M, Guida P, Fattouch K, Margari V, Martinelli L, Albertini A, Speziale G. Full sternotomy and minimal access approaches for surgical aortic valve replacement: a multicentre propensity-matched study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 57:709-716. [PMID: 31647535 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) can be performed via a full sternotomy or a minimal access approach (mini-AVR). Despite long-term experience with the procedure, mini-AVR is not routinely adopted. Our goal was to compare contemporary outcomes of mini-AVR and conventional AVR in a large multi-institutional national cohort. METHODS A total of 5801 patients from 10 different centres who had a mini-AVR (2851) or AVR (2950) from 2011 to 2017 were evaluated retrospectively. Standard aortic prostheses were used in all cases. The use of the minimally invasive approach has increased over the years. The primary outcome is the incidence of 30-day deaths following mini-AVR and AVR. Secondary outcomes are the occurrence of major complications following both procedures. Propensity-matched comparisons were performed based on the multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS In the overall population patients who had AVR had an increased surgical risk based on the EuroSCORE, and the 30-day mortality rate was higher (1.5% and 2.3% in mini-AVR and AVR, respectively; P = 0.048). Propensity scores identified 2257 patients per group with similar baseline profiles. In the matched groups, patients who had mini-AVR, despite longer cardiopulmonary bypass (81 ± 32 vs 76 ± 28 min; P = 0.004) and cross-clamp (64 ± 24 vs 59 ± 21 min; P ≤ 0.001) times, had lower 30-day mortality rates (1.2% vs 2.0%; P = 0.036), reduced low cardiac output (0.8% vs 1.4%; P = 0.046) and reduced postoperative length of stay (9 ± 8 vs 10 ± 7 days; P = 0.004). Blood transfusions (36.4% vs 30.8%; P ≤ 0.001) and atrial fibrillation (26.0% vs 21.5%, P ≤ 0.001) were higher in patients who had the mini-AVR. CONCLUSIONS In a large multi-institutional recent cohort, minimal access approach aortic valve replacement is associated with reduced 30-day mortality rates and shorter postoperative lengths of stay compared to standard sternotomy. A prospective randomized trial is needed to overcome the possible biases of a retrospective study.
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- Domenico Paparella
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Santa Maria Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Bari, Italy.,Department of Emergency and Organ Transplant, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Città di Lecce Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Lecce, Italy.,Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Bari, Italy.,Department of Cardiac Surgery, Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola, Italy
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- Maugeri Foundation, Cassano delle Murge, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Maria Eleonora Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Santa Maria Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, ICLAS, GVM Care & Research, Rapallo, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Bari, Italy.,Department of Cardiac Surgery, Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola, Italy
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Does additional coronary artery bypass grafting to aortic valve replacement in elderly patients affect the early and long-term outcome? Heart Vessels 2019; 35:487-501. [PMID: 31642980 PMCID: PMC7222122 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-019-01519-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Early and long-term outcomes in elderly patients who underwent isolated aortic valve replacement (iAVR) are well defined. Conflicting data exist in elderly patients who underwent AVR plus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We sought to evaluate the early and long-term outcomes of combined AVR + CABG in patients older than 75 years of age. From June 1999 to June 2018, 402 patients ≥ 75 years who underwent iAVR (n = 200; 49.7%) or combined AVR plus CABG (n = 202; 50.3%) were retrospectively analysed. AVR + CABG patients were older than iAVR patients (78.5 ± 2.5 vs 77.6 ± 2.8 years; p < 0.0001), with greater co-morbidities and more urgent/emergency surgery. 30-day mortality was 6.5% in the AVR + CABG and 4.5% in the iAVR group (p = 0.38). Multivariate analysis identified EuroSCORE II [odd ratio (OR) 1.13] postoperative stroke (OR 12.53), postoperative low cardiac output syndrome (OR 8.72) and postoperative mechanical ventilation > 48 h (OR 8.92) as independent predictors of 30-day mortality; preoperative cerebrovascular events (OR 3.43), creatinine (OR 7.27) and extracorporeal circulation time (OR 1.01) were independent predictors of in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular and cerebral events (MACCE). Treatment was not an independent predictor of 30-day mortality and in-hospital MACCE. Survival at 1, 5 and 10 years was 94.7 ± 1.6%, 72.6 ± 3.6% and 31.7 ± 4.8% for iAVR patients and 89.1 ± 2.3%, 73.9 ± 3.5% and 37.2 ± 4.8% for AVR + CABG subjects (p = 0.99). Using adjusted Cox regression model, creatinine [hazard ration (HR) 1.50; p = 0.018], COPD (HR 1.97; p = 0.003) and NYHA class (HR 1.39; p < 0.0001) were independent predictors of late mortality; the combined AVR + CABG was not associated with increased risk of late mortality (HR 0.83; p = 0.30). In patients aged ≥ 75 years, combined AVR + CABG was not associated with increased 30-day mortality, in-hospital MACCE and long-term mortality. Surgical revascularization can be safely undertaken at the time of AVR in elderly patients.
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Kodali SK, Velagapudi P, Hahn RT, Abbott D, Leon MB. Valvular Heart Disease in Patients ≥80 Years of Age. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 71:2058-2072. [PMID: 29724358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.03.459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In the United States, the octogenarian population is projected to triple by 2050. With this aging population, the prevalence of valvular heart disease (VHD) is on the rise. The etiology, approach to treatment, and expected outcomes of VHD are different in the elderly compared with younger patients. Both stenotic and regurgitant lesions are associated with unfavorable outcomes if left untreated. Surgical mortality remains high due to multiple co-morbidities, and long-term survival benefit is dependent on many variables including valvular pathology. Quality of life is an important consideration in treatment decisions in this age group. Increasingly, octogenarian patients are receiving transcatheter therapies, with transcatheter aortic valve replacement having the greatest momentum. Numerous transcatheter devices for management of other valve lesions are currently in early clinical trials. This review will describe the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic options for VHD in the oldest old, with a focus on transcatheter technologies.
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- Susheel K Kodali
- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
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- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Fujita B, Schmidt T, Bleiziffer S, Bauer T, Beckmann A, Bekeredjian R, Möllmann H, Walther T, Landwehr S, Hamm C, Beyersdorf F, Katus HA, Harringer W, Ensminger S, Frerker C. Impact of new pacemaker implantation following surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement on 1-year outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 57:151-159. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of new pacemaker implantation (NPMI) after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and investigate its influence on 1-year mortality.
METHODS
Patients who were enrolled in ‘The German Aortic Valve Registry’ undergoing isolated TAVR or SAVR between 2011 and 2015 were analysed. The rate of NPMI was analysed for both groups and multivariable Cox regression analysis was performed to investigate the possible independent association between NPMI and 1-year mortality.
RESULTS
Twenty thousand eight hundred and seventy-two patients who underwent TAVR and 17 750 patients who received SAVR were included in this study. The rate of NPMI was 16.6% after TAVR and 3.6% after SAVR. In the TAVR group, NPMI was associated with significantly increased 1-year mortality in univariable Cox regression analysis [hazard ratio (HR) 1.29, confidence interval (CI) 1.18–1.41; P < 0.001]. This association persisted after adjustment for confounding factors (HR 1.29, CI 1.16–1.43; P < 0.001). In the SAVR group, NPMI significantly increased 1-year mortality in univariable analysis as well (HR 1.55, CI 1.08–2.22; P = 0.02), whereas after multivariable adjustment, NPMI did not emerge as an independent risk factor (HR 1.29, 0.88–1.89; P = 0.19). NPMI was not associated with 30-day mortality in both procedure groups.
CONCLUSIONS
The rate of NPMI was markedly higher after TAVR compared with SAVR and was independently associated with 1-year mortality after TAVR, whereas this was not significant after SAVR. As 30-day mortality was not different for TAVR and SAVR, the subsequent procedure of an NPMI itself seems not to increase the risk of mortality.
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- Buntaro Fujita
- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, German Heart Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- German Society of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, St.-Johannes-Hospital, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- BQS Institute for Quality and Patient Safety, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Klinikum Braunschweig, Brunswick, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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A cirurgia de substituição valvular aórtica melhora a qualidade de vida dos octogenários com estenose aórtica severa. Rev Port Cardiol 2019; 38:251-258. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2018.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bento D, Coelho P, Lopes J, Fragata J. Aortic valve replacement surgery improves the quality of life of octogenarians with severe aortic stenosis. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Surgical treatment of elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis in the modern era - review. POLISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2018; 15:188-195. [PMID: 30310399 PMCID: PMC6180026 DOI: 10.5114/kitp.2018.78445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Surgical treatment of severe aortic stenosis offers good early and long-term results, even in elderly patients. Despite the implementation of percutaneous methods for the very high-risk group, surgical valve replacement remains the gold standard. The advanced age of patients should not be the only indicator limiting the possibility of surgery. In this review we present the most important information on the results of aortic stenosis surgical treatment in the groups of older patients. New methods such as percutaneous and minimally invasive methods of surgery are also discussed. Additionally, the presented information is referred to current guidelines for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis.
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Suzuki A, Tajiri K, Ishizu T, Nakayama M, Hoshi T, Suzuki S, Hatsutori M, Sato N, Takayama S, Kawano M, Aonuma K, Nogami A. Effect of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis on Outcomes of Individuals Aged 80 and Older. J Am Geriatr Soc 2018; 66:1800-1804. [DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Atsuko Suzuki
- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory; Hitachiomiya Saiseikai Hospital; Hitachi-Omiya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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Nicolini F, Fortuna D, Contini GA, Pacini D, Gabbieri D, De Palma R, Gherli T. Long-Term Outcomes of Conventional Aortic Valve Replacement in High-Risk Patients: Where Do We Stand? Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 22:304-311. [PMID: 27645551 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.16-00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The introduction of transcatheter aortic valves has focused attention on the results of conventional aortic valve surgery in high-risk patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate 5-years outcomes in this category of patients in the current surgical era. METHODS This is an observational retrospective study of 581 high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement from 2008 to 2013, with a mean logistic EuroSCORE of 26.6% ± 14.6%. Data were prospectively collected in a database of Emilia-Romagna region (Italy). RESULTS Overall 30-day mortality was 9.3%. Stroke rate was 1.5%. At 1-, 3-, and 5-years overall mortality was 18.2%, 30.4%, and 42.2%, cardiac death rate was 3.9%, 9.2%, and 12.9%, stroke rate 2.5%, 7.7%, and 10.2%, re-operation occurrence 0.2%, 0.9% and 1.3%, and new pacemaker implantation was 2.3%, 5.1% and 7.8%. At multivariate analysis, urgency, hemodynamic instability, LVEF ≤30%, NYHA III-IV, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), extra-cardiac arteriopathy, cerebrovascular disease, and creatinine >2.0 mg/dL remained independent predictors of 5-year mortality. CONCLUSION The results of the current study add weight to the evidence that traditional aortic valve replacement can be performed in high-risk patients with satisfactory 5-year mortality and morbidity. Our study may help to improve decision-making in this category of high-risk patients with aortic valve disease.
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- Francesco Nicolini
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Clinical and Experimental Medicine Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Aortic valve stenosis: treatments options in elderly high-risk patients. JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC CARDIOLOGY : JGC 2016; 13:473-4. [PMID: 27582760 PMCID: PMC4987414 DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge-to-decision in high risk patients with aortic stenosis: a new paradigm for the heart team decision making. JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC CARDIOLOGY : JGC 2016; 13:475-82. [PMID: 27582761 PMCID: PMC4987415 DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background Whilst the majority of the patients with severe aortic stenosis can be directly addressed to surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), in some instances additional information may be needed to complete the diagnostic workout. We evaluated the role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) as a bridge-to-decision (BTD) in selected high-risk patients. Methods Between 2007 and 2012, the heart team in our Institution required BTD BAV in 202 patients. Very low left ventricular ejection fraction, mitral regurgitation grade ≥ 3, frailty, hemodynamic instability, serious comorbidity, or a combination of these factors were the main drivers for this strategy. We evaluated how BAV influenced the final treatment strategy in the whole patient group and in each specific subgroup. Results Mean logistic European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) was 23.5% ± 15.3%, age 81 ± 7 years. In-hospital mortality was 4.5%, cerebrovascular accident 1% and overall vascular complications 4% (0.5% major; 3.5% minor). Of the 193 patients with BTD BAV who survived and received a second heart team evaluation, 72.6% were finally deemed eligible for definitive treatment (25.4% for AVR; 47.2% for TAVI): 96.7% of patients with left ventricular ejection fraction recovery; 70.5% of patients with mitral regurgitation reduction; 75.7% of patients who underwent BAV in clinical hemodynamic instability; 69.2% of frail patients and 68% of patients who presented serious comorbidities. Conclusions Balloon aortic valvuloplasty can be considered as bridge-to-decision in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis who cannot be immediate candidates for definitive transcatheter or surgical treatment.
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Yaffee DW, Williams MR. Cardiovascular Surgery in the Elderly. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 28:741-747. [PMID: 28417859 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic in Western countries. As the population ages, the incidence of age-related comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral vascular disease, renal disease, cerebrovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease increases. With cardiovascular disease occurring in approximately one-quarter of the population over the age of 75 years and more than half of all cardiac procedures performed on this age group, the number of potential elderly surgical candidates is increasing. However, data suggest that old age is associated with increased morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery. Over the past 2 decades, improvements in myocardial protection, extracorporeal circulation, anesthesia, and surgical techniques have significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac surgery. Although most prospective studies exclude elderly patients, data from large retrospective studies and subgroup analyses suggest that cardiac surgery is a viable option for many elderly patients with cardiovascular disease, with good outcomes observed in reasonable-risk candidates; moreover, there are a growing number of available less-invasive options for them when surgical risk becomes prohibitive. In this article, we discuss the current state of cardiovascular surgery in the elderly as well as emerging technologies on the horizon.
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- David W Yaffee
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York.
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Jansen Klomp WW, Nierich AP, Peelen LM, Brandon Bravo Bruinsma GJ, Dambrink JHE, Moons KGM, van’t Hof AWJ. Survival and quality of life after surgical aortic valve replacement in octogenarians. J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 11:38. [PMID: 26992390 PMCID: PMC4799630 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-016-0432-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, advanced age is often a reason for a transcatheter rather than surgical aortic valve replacement. In this pre-transcatheter cohort we had the unique opportunity to study outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in patients who might currently be triaged to a percutaneous approach. METHODS In a prospective single-center cohort study we compared the incidence of peri-operative complications, mortality, and health-related quality of life in octogenarians versus patients aged <80 years. The quality of life was measured using the SF-36 questionnaire and expressed as a physical and mental component score (PCS and MCS respectively); a score of 50 equals the average score in the age-matched general population. The association between age and the component scores at one-year follow-up was studied with the use of linear regression, corrected for a set of confounding variables. RESULTS We included 762 patients, of whom 21.4 % was aged >80 and 49.0 % underwent concomitant revascularization. In octogenarians, the incidence of post-operative delirium was 11.0 %, which was higher than in patients aged below 80 (6.2 %, p = 0.034); the operative mortality (1.9 % vs. 2.9 %; p = 0.59) and long-term survival were not different however (log-rank p = 0.75). In octogenarians, the quality of life was impaired 30-days after surgery (PCS 45.01, p < 0.001; MCS 48.21, p = 0.04), which improved towards or above normal values at one-year follow-up (PCS: 49.92, p = 0.67, MCS: 52.55, p < 0.001). After correction for confounding, age was not significantly associated with the one-year PCS (β 0.08 per year, p = 0.34) or MCS (β 0.08 per year, p = 0.32). CONCLUSIONS This pre-transcatheter study showed that surgical aortic valve replacement in octogenarians could be performed with very low mortality, and with a relevant and significant increase of the quality of life towards normal values. Also, age was not associated with a lower PCS or MCS one-year after surgery.
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- Wouter W. Jansen Klomp
- />Department of Cardiology, Isala V2.2, Isala Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025AB Zwolle, The Netherlands
- />Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Universiteitsweg 100, Utrecht, 3584CG The Netherlands
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- />Anaesthesiology and Intensive care, Isala Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025AB Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Universiteitsweg 100, Utrecht, 3584CG The Netherlands
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- />Department of Cardiology, Isala V2.2, Isala Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025AB Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Universiteitsweg 100, Utrecht, 3584CG The Netherlands
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- />Department of Cardiology, Isala V2.2, Isala Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025AB Zwolle, The Netherlands
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Expectation and Quality of Life after Aortic Valve Replacement over 85 Years of Age Match those of the Contemporary General Population. Int J Artif Organs 2016; 39:56-62. [DOI: 10.5301/ijao.5000473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background In the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) years, very elderly patients with aortic stenosis (AS) are referred to surgery with reluctance despite excellent hospital outcomes. A poorly assessed outcome of discharged survivors might further overlook the actual efficacy of the surgical strategy in this cohort. We thus evaluated life-expectancy and functional results in discharged survivors over 85 years operated on for AS. Methods Between January 2001 and December 2013, 57 consecutive patients aged ≥85 years underwent aortic valve replacement (AVR) with or without concomitant procedures at our institution. Late survival rate (SR), New York Heart Associaion (NYHA) functional class and quality of life (RAND SF-36) were assessed. SR and quality of life (QoL) were than compared to the contemporary general population matched for age and gender, as calculated by the Italian National Institute of Statistics. Results Overall in-hospital mortality was 8.8% (5 pts). In patients without concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), in-hospital mortality was 2.9%. Survival at 5 and 9 years was 57.7 ± 8.4% and 17.9 ± 11.4%, respectively. No predictors of late mortality including concomitant CABG were identified at Cox analysis. The mean NYHA class for long-term survivors improved from 3.1 to 1.6 (p<0.001). Survivors reported better QoL-scores compared to the age- and gender-matched contemporary general population in 4 RAND SF-36 domains. Life-expectancy resulted comparable to that predicted for the age and gender-matched general population. Conclusions Isolated AVR in patients aged ≥85 years can be performed with acceptable risk. Survivors improve in NYHA class and, when compared to age- and gender-matched individuals, show a similar life expectancy and a no lower QoL.
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Cappabianca G, Ferrarese S, Musazzi A, Terrieri F, Corazzari C, Matteucci M, Beghi C. Predictive factors of long-term survival in the octogenarian undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement: 12-year single-centre follow-up. Heart Vessels 2016; 31:1798-1805. [PMID: 26843194 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-016-0804-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The improvement of life expectancy created more surgical candidates with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and age >80. Therefore, the main objective of this observational, retrospective single-centre study is to compare the long-term survival of octogenarians that have undergone surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) to the survival of the general population of the same age and to establish whether any perioperative characteristics can anticipate a poor long-term result, limiting the prognostic advantage of the procedure at this age. From 2000 to 2014, 264 octogenarians underwent AVR at our institution. Perioperative data were retrieved from our institutional database and patients were followed up by telephonic interviews. The follow-up ranged between 2 months and 14.9 years (mean 4.1 ± 3.1 years) and the completeness was 99.2 %. Logistic multivariate analysis and Cox regression were respectively applied to identify the risk factors of in-hospital mortality and follow-up survival. Our patient population ages ranged between 80 and 88 years. Isolated AVR (I-AVR) was performed in 136 patients (51.5 %) whereas combined AVR (C-AVR) in 128 patients (48.5 %). Elective procedures were 93.1 %. Logistic EuroSCORE was 15.4 ± 10.6. In-hospital mortality was 4.5 %. Predictive factors of in-hospital mortality were the non-elective priority of the procedure (OR 5.7, CI 1.28-25.7, p = 0.02), cardiopulmonary bypass time (OR 1.02, CI 1.01-1.03, p = 0.004) and age (OR 1.36, CI 1.01-1.84, p = 0.04). Follow-up survival at 1, 4, 8 and 12 years was 93.4 % ± 1.6 %, 72.1 % ± 3.3 %, 39.1 % ± 4.8 % and 20.1 % ± 5.7 %, respectively. The long-term survival of these patients was not statistically different from the survival of an age/gender-matched general population living in the same geographic region (p = 0.52). Predictive factors of poor long-term survival were diabetes mellitus (HR 1.55, CI 1.01-2.46, p = 0.05), preoperative creatinine >200 μmol/L (HR 2.07, CI 1.21-3.53, p = 0.007) and preoperative atrial fibrillation (HR 1.79, CI 1.14-2.80, p = 0.01). In our experience, AVR can be safely performed in octogenarians. After a successful operation, the survival of these patients returns similar to the general population. Nevertheless, the preoperative presence of major comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, renal dysfunction and atrial fibrillation significantly impact on long-term results.
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- Giangiuseppe Cappabianca
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy
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Khounlaboud M, Donal E, Auffret V, Anselmi A, Ingels A, Flécher E, Verhoye JP, Daubert C, Le Breton H, Mabo P, Leguerrier A. Comparison of Preoperative and Postoperative Characteristics in Octogenarians Having Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Before Versus After Introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Am J Cardiol 2015; 116:933-7. [PMID: 26187675 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Revised: 06/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most frequent heart valve disease. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is the reference treatment. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as an alternative treatment. New strategies for treating the AS are upcoming. The aim of the study was to assess if the clinical profile of octogenarian patients treated surgically before and after the TAVI program initiation has changed. We retrospectively included consecutive octogenarian patients, who underwent isolated SAVR, from January 2006 to December 2011 in a single high-volume center. We compared preoperative and postoperative characteristics before and after the initiation of TAVI (February 2009). Five hundred seventeen patients were included: 229 in the "pre-TAVI" group (2006 to 2008), 288 in the "post-TAVI" group (2009 to 2011). The mean age was 83.2 ± 2.0 in the "pre-TAVI" group, 83.5 ± 2.1 in the "post-TAVI" group (p = 0.106). There were no significant differences in preoperative characteristics: New York Heart Association class (p = 0.374), history of heart failure (p = 0.680), left ventricular ejection fraction (59.8 ± 12.2% in the "pre-TAVI" group, 59.9 ± 11.3% in the "post-TAVI" group, p = 0.922), coronary artery disease (p = 0.431), chronic pulmonary disease (p = 0.363), and previous cardiac surgery (p = 0.085). The logistic EuroSCORE was 7.78 ± 4.60% in the "pre-TAVI" group and 7.33 ± 3.96% in the "post-TAVI" group (p = 0.236). The operative mortality (30-day) was comparable: 5.2% in the "pre-TAVI" group, 6.9% in the "post-TAVI" group (p = 0.424). Thus, with the emergence of TAVI, the number of octogenarian patients operated on, their preoperative characteristics, and the operative mortality remained comparable.
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Szeto WY, Svensson LG, Rajeswaran J, Ehrlinger J, Suri RM, Smith CR, Mack M, Miller DC, McCarthy PM, Bavaria JE, Cohn LH, Corso PJ, Guyton RA, Thourani VH, Lytle BW, Williams MR, Webb JG, Kapadia S, Tuzcu EM, Cohen DJ, Schaff HV, Leon MB, Blackstone EH. Appropriate patient selection or health care rationing? Lessons from surgical aortic valve replacement in the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves I trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015; 150:557-68.e11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.05.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Revised: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in octogenarians: Patient outcomes and comparison of operative risk scores. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2015.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in octogenarians: Patient outcomes and comparison of operative risk scores. Rev Port Cardiol 2015; 34:439-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2015.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aortic valve surgery in octogenarians: Risk factors and long-term impact. Rev Clin Esp 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rceng.2014.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang W, Bagshaw SM, Norris CM, Zibdawi R, Zibdawi M, MacArthur R. Association between older age and outcome after cardiac surgery: a population-based cohort study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 9:177. [PMID: 25761494 PMCID: PMC4255435 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-014-0177-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective Octogenarians (aged ≥ 80 years) are increasingly being referred for cardiac surgery. We aimed to describe the morbidity, mortality, and health services utilization of octogenarians undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Methods Retrospective population-based cohort study of adult patients receiving elective cardiac surgery between January 1 2004 and December 31 2009. Primary exposure was age ≥80 years. Outcomes were 30-day, 1- and 5-year mortality, post-operative complications, and ICU/hospital lengths of stay. Multi-variable logistic and Cox regression analyses were used to explore the association between older age and outcome. Results Of 6,843 patients receiving cardiac surgery, 544 (7.9%) were octogenarians. There was an increasing trend in the proportion of octogenarians undergoing surgery during the study period (0.3% per year, P = 0.073). Octogenarians were more likely to have combined procedures (valve plus coronary artery bypass or multiple valves) compared with younger strata (p < 0.001). Crude 30-day, 1-year and 5-year mortality for octogenarians were 3.7%, 10.8% and 29.0%, respectively. Compared to younger strata, octogenarians had higher adjusted 30-day (OR 4.83, 95%CI 1.30-17.92; P = 0.018) and 1-year mortality (OR 4.92; 95% CI, 2.32-10.46. P<0.001). Post-operative complications were more likely among octogenarians. Octogenarians had longer post-operative stays in ICU and hospital, and higher rates of ICU readmission (P < 0.001 for all). After multi-variable adjustment, age ≧ 80 years was an independent predictor of death at 30-days and 1 year. Conclusions Octogenarians are increasingly referred for elective cardiac surgery with more combined procedures. Compared to younger patients, octogenarians have a higher risk of post-operative complications, consume greater resources, and have worse but acceptable short and long-term survival. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13019-014-0177-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Wei Wang
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. .,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. .,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Sciences Building, 2-124E, 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. .,Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. .,Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. .,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Paparella D, Guida P, Bisceglia L, Caparrotti S, Carbone C, Cassese M, Contini M, de Luca Tupputi Schinosa L, De Pasquale C, Di Eusanio G, Fanelli V, Gregorini R, Martinelli G, Mazzei V, Rocco D, Speziale G, Visicchio G, Zaccaria S, Fiore T, Bux F. Development and results of Puglia adult cardiac surgery registry. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2014; 15:810-6. [DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Carrascal Y, Valenzuela H, Laguna G, Pareja P, Blanco M, Ortega C. Aortic valve surgery in octogenarians: Risk factors and long-term impact. Rev Clin Esp 2014; 215:148-55. [PMID: 25278434 DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2014.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Revised: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To understand the risk factors and long-term impact and results of aortic valve surgery in patients over age 80. PATIENTS AND METHODS We consecutively evaluated 255 octogenarians who were operated on between 2000 and 2013 and referred for aortic valve disease (isolated or combined with coronary artery disease), which, even when associated with other diseases, was the primary cause of the patient's functional limitation. RESULTS The mortality rate decreased from 14.08% (2000-2004) to 7.7% (isolated valve surgery, 4.4%; with coronary bypass, 3.3%) (2010-2013). The independent risk factors associated with mortality were urgent surgery, combined procedures, peripheral vascular disease, a postsurgery hematocrit level <24% and the need for transfusion. More than 50% of the patients experienced a postoperative complication. Blood product transfusions were associated with renal and respiratory failure, and preoperative anemia was associated with an increased rate of myocardial infarction and stroke. Survival at 1, 3, 5 and 10 years was 79.5, 74.3, 63.6 and 30.5%, respectively, with 91.5% of patients in NYHA functional class I-II. Long-term survival was lower for cases of preoperative left ventricular dysfunction. The EuroSCORE I logistics score was not useful for our population as a predictor of mortality or of medium to long-term survival. CONCLUSIONS The morbidity and mortality of aortic valve surgery for patients over age 80 has decreased in recent years, although it remains higher when valve surgery is combined with coronary surgery. The presence of preoperative left ventricular dysfunction decreases long-term survival.
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- Y Carrascal
- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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The evolution of cardiovascular surgery in elderly patient: a review of current options and outcomes. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:736298. [PMID: 24812629 PMCID: PMC4000933 DOI: 10.1155/2014/736298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Due to the increase in average life expectancy and the higher incidence of cardiovascular disease with advancing age, more elderly patients present for cardiac surgery nowadays. Advances in pre- and postoperative care have led to the possibility that an increasing number of elderly patients can be operated on safely and with a satisfactory outcome. Currently, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic and mitral valve surgery, and major surgery of the aorta are performed in elderly patients. The data available show that most cardiac surgical procedures can be performed in elderly patients with a satisfactory outcome. Nevertheless, the risk for these patients is only acceptable in the absence of comorbidities. In particular, renal dysfunction, cerebrovascular disease, and poor clinical state are associated with a worse outcome in elderly patients. Careful patient selection, flawless surgery, meticulous hemostasis, perfect anesthesia, and adequate myocardial protection are basic requirements for the success of cardiac surgery in elderly patients. The care of elderly cardiac surgical patients can be improved only through the strict collaboration of geriatricians, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons, in order to obtain a tailored treatment for each individual patient.
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Tsukui H, Yamazaki K. Contemporary strategy for aortic valve stenosis in octogenarians. Surg Today 2013; 44:992-1003. [PMID: 23851588 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-013-0663-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Accepted: 05/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The number of patients with aortic stenosis (AS) has been increasing over recent decades with the longer life expectancy of the general population. AS is life-threatening without surgery and since many elderly patients have a variety of comorbid conditions, 30-40 % of those with severe AS have been denied surgery. However, recent data on standard aortic valve replacement (AVR) for octogenarians have revealed excellent outcomes, with 2.4-6.8 % early mortality and similar survival rates of octogenarians who undergo AVR vs. the general population. The reported incidences of postoperative stroke, dialysis, and pacemaker implantation were 2.4, 2.6, and 4.6 %, respectively. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the alternative therapy for patients who are not able to undergo standard AVR and it is developing rapidly. The placement of aortic transcatheter valves (PARTNER) trial showed acceptable early outcomes. The mortality rates from any cause were 3.4 % in the TAVR group and 6.5 % in the AVR group at 30 days, 24.2 and 26.8 % at 1 year, and 33.9 and 35.0 % at 2 years, respectively. Stroke rate was higher in the TAVR group than in the AVR group (3.4 vs. 1.9 %). Vascular complications and paravalvular leakage are frequent procedure-related complications, which must be addressed because they are associated with increased mortality.
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- Hiroyuki Tsukui
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan,
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Dubois C, Coosemans M, Rega F, Poortmans G, Belmans A, Adriaenssens T, Herregods MC, Goetschalckx K, Desmet W, Janssens S, Meyns B, Herijgers P. Prospective evaluation of clinical outcomes in all-comer high-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis undergoing medical treatment, transcatheter or surgical aortic valve implantation following heart team assessment. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013; 17:492-500. [PMID: 23702465 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been proposed as a treatment alternative for patients with aortic valve stenosis (AS) at high or prohibitive risk for surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR). We aimed to assess real-world outcomes after treatment according to the decisions of the multidisciplinary heart team. METHODS At a tertiary centre, all high-risk patients referred between 1 March 2008 and 31 October 2011 for symptomatic AS were screened and planned to undergo AVR, TAVI or medical treatment. We report clinical outcomes as defined by the Valve Academic Research Consortium. RESULTS Of 163 high-risk patients, those selected for AVR had lower logistic EuroSCORE and STS scores when compared with TAVI or medical treatment (median [interquartile range] 18 [12-26]; 26 [17-36]; 21 [14-32]% (P = 0.015) and 6.5 [5.1-10.7]; 7.6 [5.8-10.5]; 7.6 [6.1-15.7]% (P = 0.056)). All-cause mortalities at 1 year in 35, 73 and 55 patients effectively undergoing AVR, TAVI and medical treatment were 20, 21 and 38%, respectively (P = 0.051). Cardiovascular death and major stroke occurred in 9, 8 and 33% (P < 0.001) and 6, 4 and 2% (P = 0.62), respectively. For patients undergoing valve implantation, device success was 91 and 92% for AVR and TAVI, respectively. The combined safety endpoint at 30 days was in favour of TAVI (29%) vs AVR (63%) (P = 0.001). In contrast, the combined efficacy endpoint at 1 year tended to be more favourable for AVR (10 vs 24% for TAVI, P = 0.12). CONCLUSIONS Patients who are less suitable for AVR can be treated safely and effectively with TAVI with similar outcomes when compared with patients with a lower-risk profile undergoing AVR. Patients with TAVI or AVR have better survival than those undergoing medical treatment only.
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- Christophe Dubois
- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Wenaweser P, Stortecky S, Schwander S, Heg D, Huber C, Pilgrim T, Gloekler S, O'Sullivan CJ, Meier B, Jüni P, Carrel T, Windecker S. Clinical outcomes of patients with estimated low or intermediate surgical risk undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Eur Heart J 2013; 34:1894-905. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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