Outcomes of surgery for acute type A dissection in octogenarians versus non-octogenarians: a systematic review and meta analysis

Outcomes of surgery for acute type A dissection in octogenarians versus non-octogenarians: a systematic review and meta analysis

Abstract Introduction Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) is a cardiothoracic emergency that requires urgent intervention. Elderly status, particularly age over 80, is an independent risk factor for mortality and morbidity. The mid-term outcomes of this age group are also unknown. This systematic...

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Main Authors: Aditya Eranki, Michael Merakis, Michael L. Williams, Campbell D. Flynn, Claudia Villanueva, Ashley Wilson-Smith, Yangsin Lee, Ross Mejia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Type A aortic dissection
Octogenarian
Outcomes
Mid-term survival
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01980-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01980-x

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