Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874155 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Survival in nonagenarians is comparable after CABG or valve surgery. Redo surgery, stroke, and increasing age are significant hazards for mortality. Nonagenarians can undergo cardiac surgery with acceptable mortality and quality of life.
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Authors
Manuel MD, Wen MD, Michele RN, James M. MS, Lawrence MD, Fardad MD, Ali MD, Danny MD, Robert MD, Alfredo MD,