On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Elderly Patients

2012163 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kim Christian Houlind · Aarhus School of Architecture

B. J. Kjeldsen · University of Southern Denmark

Susanne Nørgaard Madsen · Aarhus School of Architecture

Bodil Steen Rasmussen · Odense University Hospital

Susanne Juel Holme · Odense University Hospital

Per Hostrup Nielsen · University of Southern Denmark

Poul Erik Mortensen

Abstract

Both conventional coronary artery bypass grafting and OPCAB are safe procedures that improved the quality of life when performed in elderly patients. No major differences in intermediate-term outcomes were found. However, the noninferiority of OPCAB with the prespecified margin could not be confirmed.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 125, Issue 20, pp. 2431-2439

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.052571

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