Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5596561 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although elderly patients have a more prolonged recovery after elective aortic hemiarch reconstruction for aneurysmal disease, outcomes are acceptable with low operative mortality and with the majority being discharged home. Moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with antegrade cerebral perfusion is a safe strategy for this cohort. Advanced age alone should not be viewed as a contraindication in these cases.
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Authors
Arman MD, George J. MD, Joseph E. MD, Ibrahim MD, Nimesh D. MD, PhD, Prashanth MD, Matthew L. MD, Rita K. MD, PhD, Wilson Y. MD,