| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881745 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Redo valvular surgery in an elderly cohort can be performed with acceptable morbidity and mortality. Although 5-year survival is lower than that observed with a younger patient population, it is still likely higher than expected survival without surgical intervention. Despite increased resource utilization, elderly patients should be offered redo surgical intervention for valvular heart disease.
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Authors
Manjula MS, Vivek MD, PhD, Susan Armstrong, Christopher M. MD, Hugh E. MD, Tirone E. MD,