| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880821 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic valve replacement can be performed in the elderly population with acceptable outcomes. EuroSCORE risk stratification is imprecise for prediction of perioperative mortality among octogenarian AVR patients, but may be useful for predicting mortality during medium-term follow-up.
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Authors
Sergey MD, Thomas MD, PhD, Michael A. MD, PhD, Sven MD, Anne K. PhD, Ardawan MD, PhD, Jörg MD, Volkmar MD, PhD, Friedrich W. MD, PhD,