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See Latest ArticlesLong term results and functional outcomes following cardiac surgery in octogenarians
The Aging Male, 07/02/09
Nwaejike N et al. - Cardiac surgery can be accomplished in octogenarians with good long-term survival and quality of life. However, complex procedures, prolonged bypass and re-do/emergency surgery contribute significantly to mortality.
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