Background In patients with coronary artery disease,age is of known significance in predicting outcomes.Data on clinical outcomes in patients≥85 years undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)remain scarce.T...Background In patients with coronary artery disease,age is of known significance in predicting outcomes.Data on clinical outcomes in patients≥85 years undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)remain scarce.The study aim was to determine clinical characteristics,risk of adverse cardiovascular events,and mortality in patients aged≥85 years compared to those aged<85 undergoing PCI.Methods In this retrospective study,data were obtained from the nationwide Netherlands Heart Registration on patients undergoing PCI between January 1st,2017 and January 1st,2021.The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality at long-term followup.Results A total of 155,683 patients underwent PCI,of which 100,209(64.4%)acute coronary syndrome cases.Compared to patients aged<85 years,patients aged≥85 were more often female and showed a higher number of cardiovascular comorbidities,including impaired left ventricle ejection fraction and reduced kidney function.Mortality at short-term and long-term follow-up were significantly higher in those aged≥85(P<0.001).Patients aged≥85 were more likely to have a myocardial infarction within 30 days following the index intervention(0.9%vs.0.7%;P=0.024),though they less often underwent revascularization at longterm follow-up compared to patients aged<85(P<0.001).Conclusions The elderly(≥85 years)patient requiring PCI carries an extensive cardiovascular risk profile,translating in significant risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and increased mortality rate.Clinicians should carefully weigh perceived risks and potential benefits in the individual patient,considering the patients’age,cardiovascular risk profile,and associated risk of morbidity and mortality.展开更多
BACKGROUND As the transcatheter approach to aortic valve disease become more common,the role of surgical aortic valve replacement(SAVR),particularly in older patients,is increasingly contentious.This study aimed to ex...BACKGROUND As the transcatheter approach to aortic valve disease become more common,the role of surgical aortic valve replacement(SAVR),particularly in older patients,is increasingly contentious.This study aimed to examine short-term and long-term outcomes in octogenarians undergoing isolated SAVR.METHODS All consecutive patients aged 80 years and over undergoing isolated first-time SAVR in two cardiac surgery centres between 1997 and 2019 were included.Primary outcomes were in-hospital,1-year and 5-year mortality and overall survival.Secondary outcomes were re-exploration,post-operative renal replacement therapy,post-operative stroke,post-operative permanent pacemaker implantation and post-operative length of stay(PLOS).The multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify variables independently associated with overall survival.RESULTS The study comprised 524 patients,which represented 14.9%of all isolated SAVRs performed during the study period(n=524/3516).Mean age was 83.2±2.7 years and 28.1%of patients(n=147)were aged 85 years and above.59.0%of patients(n=309)were female.There were 11.1%of patients(n=58)who underwent minimally invasive surgery and mean logistic EuroSCORE was 12.1%±6.6%.Median PLOS was 9(7-14)days.Overall in-hospital,1-year and 5-year mortality were 4.2%(n=22),9.7%(n=51)and 34.5%(n=181),respectively.For patients who survived to hospital discharge,1-year survival was 94.2%(n=473/502).Median follow-up time was 77(44-101)months and estimated median overall survival was 81(76-86)months.CONCLUSIONS SAVR remains a safe operation in octogenarian patients.Findings from this study suggest that for appropriately selected patients,SAVR can provide durable long-term benefit and should still be considered an appropriate treatment strategy.展开更多
Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the e...Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the elderly population.Guidelines indicate that partial cystectomy(PC)combined with pelvic node dissection(LND)can be considered as an alternative in carefully selected individuals.Using the National Cancer Database,we analyzed the overall survival(OS)between PC with and without LND among octogenarians.Methods:We identified octogenarians with localized muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(cT2-3N0M0)and urothelial histology who underwent PC with or without LND between 2004 and 2018.Based on the number of lymph nodes removed(LNR),the LND group was further subdivided into=10 lymph node groups.A propensity-matched Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to compare OS between these groups.Results:Among 2573 patients who underwent PC,492 octogenarians met our selection criteria.208(42.2%)had LND,while 284(57.8%)had no LND.Within the LND group,53(25.5%)had=10 LNR.The median OS for the matched LND and non-LND groups was 36.9 and 33.4 months(p=0.96),respectively.Similarly,=10 LNR had 36.9 and 43.5 months(p=0.42),respectively.Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed no difference in the risk of mortality.Conclusion:Among octogenarians who underwent PC,there was no significant difference in OS between those with or without LND,and between=10 LNR groups.Therefore,the role and extent of LND after PC need further exploration in this subset of the population.展开更多
Background Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age. Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is an establishedtreatment option superior to antiarrhythmics (AAs). In this study, we investigated s...Background Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age. Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is an establishedtreatment option superior to antiarrhythmics (AAs). In this study, we investigated safety and efficacy of RFCA of AF in octogenarians.Methods From our database, we extracted procedural and follow-up data for patients 〉 80 years with symptomatic AF undergoing RFCAand compared this population to RFCA patients 〈 50 years. All patients underwent pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) supplemented by linearlesions in PVI-nonresponders. Arrhythmia-free survival was assessed using seven day Holter every three months post procedure. All patientscompleted their 12 months follow-up. Results Fifty patients aged ≥80 years (80.5 ± 1.6 years) were compared to 259 patients aged 〈 50years (43.5±5.5 years). The RFCA complication rate did not vary between groups. No differences in procedural characteristics were seenafter being analyzed by type of AF. Among patients with paroxysmal AF, 71.4% octogenarian vs. 84.7% young patients was free of anyarrhythmia, without AAs, after single procedure. For non-paroxysmal AF, arrhythmia-free survival without AAs, was considerably lower(58.6% octogenarians vs. 81.2% younger patients, P = 0.023). If AAs were used, arrhythmia-free survival for paroxysmal AF increased to90.5% and 92.1% in octogenarians and younger patients, respectively; and in non-paroxysmal AF it increased to 79.3% vs. 88.4%. ConclusionsRFCA is a safe and effective strategy to achieve normal sinus rhythm in a highly selected group of octogenarians. Paroxysmal AF ablation inoctogenarians has similar clinical effectiveness as that seen in much younger patients. Non-paroxysmal AF ablation has lower, but still rea-sonable clinical effectiveness.展开更多
Background Clinical outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients over the age of 80 have not been well de-scribed.MethodsWe retrospectively identified 96 consecutive patients≥ 80 years old who un...Background Clinical outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients over the age of 80 have not been well de-scribed.MethodsWe retrospectively identified 96 consecutive patients≥ 80 years old who underwent an initial implant or an upgrade to CRT, with or without defibrillator (CRT-Dvs. CRT-P), at our institution between January 2003 and July 2008. The control cohort consisted of 177 randomly selected patients 〈 80 years old undergoing CRT implant during the same time period. The primary efficacy endpoint was all-cause mortality at 36 months, assessed by Kaplan-Meier time to first event curves.Results In the octogenarian cohort, mean age at CRT implant was 83.1 ± 2.9 yearsvs. 60.1 ± 8.8 years among controls (P 〈 0.001). Across both groups, 70% were male, mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 24.8% ± 14.1% and QRS duration was 154 ± 24.8 ms, without significant differences between groups. Octo-genarians were more likely to have ischemic cardiomyopathy (74%vs. 37%,P 〈 0.001) and more likely to undergo upgrade to CRT instead of an initial implant (42%vs. 19%,P 〈 0.001). The rate of appropriate defibrillator shocks was lower among octogenarians (14%vs. 27%,P = 0.02) whereas the rate of inappropriate shocks was similar (3%vs. 6%,P = 0.55). At 36 months, there was no significant difference in the rate of all-cause mortality between octogenarians (11%) and controls (8%,P = 0.381).ConclusionAppropriately selected octogenarians who are candidates for CRT have similar intermediate-term mortality compared to younger patients receiving CRT.展开更多
Objective Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)is gradually increasing in the elderly population.We aimed to investigate the risk factors and the results of CABG along with the long term survival in patients at an age...Objective Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)is gradually increasing in the elderly population.We aimed to investigate the risk factors and the results of CABG along with the long term survival in patients at an age of 80 and older.Methods Between Januaa-y 2002 and December 201 I,a total of i01 consecutive patients at an age of S0 and older who underwent CABG in our hospital were included in the study.The patients were followed and the long-term survival was estimated.Results The mean age of the patients was 82.98~2.27 years.Sixty-four(63.4%)were males and 37(36.6%)were females.Emergency surgery,duration of cardiopulmonary bypass,the intensive care unit(ICU)stay,inotropic support,intra aortic balloon pulsation application,amount oferythrocyte transfusion and flesh frozen plasma transfusion and ventilation period were significantly higher in the patients who died in the hospital.The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB)was found to be an inde-pendent predictor of mortality(OR:1.18,95%CI 1.01-1.38,P=0.034).The in-hospital mortality was 16.8%.Kaplan-Meier analyses revealed a survival ratio of 91.3%at one year,82.9%at three years and 69.0%at five years.Conclusions Patients at the age of 80 and older can be candidates for the CABG procedure bearing in mind that they may have a longer ventilation period and intensive care unit stay.The morbidity and mortality of this age group is considered within an acceptable range.Approaches to minimize CPB,or the choice of off-pump surgery,may be a preventive method to lower the incidence of mortality.Hence,CABG may be performed in this age group with a satisfactory survival ratio.展开更多
Objective:To specifically report perioperative characteristics and outcomes in patients 80 years and older undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL).PCNL has been established as feasible in the elderly;however,to ...Objective:To specifically report perioperative characteristics and outcomes in patients 80 years and older undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL).PCNL has been established as feasible in the elderly;however,to our knowledge no one has specifically reported feasibility in patients 80 years and older.Methods:We retrospectively reviewed perioperative data of octogenarians who underwent PCNL at a high stone volume single institution,and matched them to patients<65 years of age by stone burden and sex.Patient demographics,perioperative outcomes and postoperative complications were compared.Results:Thirty-three octogenarians(mean age 83.6 years)with 36 renal units were matched to 67 controls(mean age 48.6 years)with 72 renal units.Octogenarians had a higher mean American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)score,more comorbidities,and worse renal function.There were no differences in operative characteristics,length of hospital stay or stone free rates.Of the patients with preoperative urinary decompression(ureteral stent or nephrostomy tube)prior to PCNL,the elderly were more likely to have a history of urosepsis.Octogenarians did not experience more minor Clavien(Ⅰ-Ⅱ)or major Clavien(Ⅲa-Ⅳb)complications.Conclusion:Octogenarians who undergo PCNL were more likely to have cardiovascular comorbidities and a prior history of sepsis.Despite these risk factors,in appropriately selected patients PCNL can be safely and successfully performed in octogenarians without increased perioperative complications relative to a younger cohort.展开更多
Background Very elderly patients represent a distinct patient group in clinical setting in terms of a decision for trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) when one considers the potential improvement in the q...Background Very elderly patients represent a distinct patient group in clinical setting in terms of a decision for trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) when one considers the potential improvement in the quality of life (QoL) on one hand and the benefit to risk ratio on the other. This study aimed to compare functional and QoL outcomes of TAVR between octogenarians and septuagenarians. Methods This prospective cohort study included 136 elderly patients (70 to 89 years of age), who tmderwent Wansfemoral TAVR due to degenerative aortic stenosis. Patients were allocated into one of the following age groups: septuagenarians (n = 67) and octogenarians (n = 69). Preoperative and early postoperative clinical parameteT:s were recorded. In addition, QoL of the patients was evaluated using SF-36 questionnaire preoperatively and six month postoperatively. Results Groups were similar in terms of early postoperative mortality and morbidity parameters. The mean New York Heart Association (NYHA) class improved after TAVR in both groups. In addition, all SF-36 norm-based scale and SF-36 summary scale scores improved significantly in both groups during the postoperative period. Postoperatively, physical functioning, general health and physical component summary scores were significantly better in the septuagenarian group (P = 0.02, 0.01, 0.03, respectively). ConcLusion Although the improvement in the QoL in terms of physical health was more marked in septuagenarians than in octogenarians, substantial benefits on the QoL and particularly on mental health seem to justify re-consideration of TAVR indications in the very elderly.展开更多
0ctogenarians represent the fastest growing group of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),now constituting more than one in five patients treated with PCI in real-world practice.[1,2]Comparing c...0ctogenarians represent the fastest growing group of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),now constituting more than one in five patients treated with PCI in real-world practice.[1,2]Comparing coronary lesion characteristics of patients aged<≥80 years to those≥80 years undergoing PCI,the octogenarians have a higher prevalence of calcified and ostial lesions,tortuous coronary anatomy,multi-vessel disease and left main stem(LMS)stenosis.⑶Furthermore,they often have greater ischemic burden than their younger counterparts,suggesting an even greater benefit following revascularization.展开更多
Background: Increasing numbers of octogenarians and improvements in surgical techniques and postoperative care have resulted in increasing cardiac operations in this age. The aim is to analyze our experience of cardia...Background: Increasing numbers of octogenarians and improvements in surgical techniques and postoperative care have resulted in increasing cardiac operations in this age. The aim is to analyze our experience of cardiac surgery on octogenarians and beyond concerning postoperative morbidities and mortality. Methods: 67 octogenarians and nonagenarians underwent open heart surgery in our hospital between 2001 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Data included baseline preoperative status, intraoperative and perioperative course, and immediate outcomes. Results: The mean age was 86.22 ± 6.1 years. 86.6% patients were males. Symptoms were dyspnea;Class II in 13.4%, Class III in 55.2%, Class IV in 31.4% patients;angina in 82.1%, and CHF in 25.4% patients. The mean EF was 37.8% ± 10. Risk factors include smoking in 52.2%, DM in 37.3%, hypertension in 28.4%, obesity in 25.4%, previous MI in 22.4%, COPD in 17.9%, renal insufficiency in 11.9%, pulmonary hypertension in 7.5%, PVD in 6%, and cerebrovascular disease in 3% patients. The procedures were isolated CABG in 73%, AVR in 9%, MVR in 6%, CABG/valve in 9%, and MVR and AVR in 3% patients. Complications were 18%. It included renal impairment in 18%, arrhythmias in 14.9%, bleeding in 6%, prolonged ventilation in 13.4%, CHF in 4.5%, gastrointestinal bleeding in 4.5%, wound infection in 7.5%, and cerebrovascular accident in 3%. Hospital mortality was 9% patients. Conclusions: Cardiac surgery can be performed safely with acceptable hospital morbidity and mortality in octogenarians and beyond. Early referral and proper selection of patients are mandatory to improve immediate postoperative survival.展开更多
Background Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is very common in the elderly patients above 80 years. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in such patients is being increasingly performed. This study sought to ass...Background Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is very common in the elderly patients above 80 years. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in such patients is being increasingly performed. This study sought to assess in-hospital outcome differences between octogenarians and nonagenarians and predictors of mortality in nonagenarians undergoing TAVR with severe AS. Method The study population was derived from the National Inpatient Sample (MS) for the years 2012-2014 using ICD-9 CM procedure codes 35.05 and 35.06 for TAVR. Hospitalizations below 80 years of age were excluded. After performing propensity score matching (1: 2), in-hospital outcomes were compared in matched cohorts. Then, multivariate model was developed to analyze predictors of in-hospital mortality in nonagenarians. Results There were 11,630 hospitalizations in the octogenarian and 5815 hospitalizations in the nonagenarian group. Primary outcome of in-hospital mortality (6% vs. 4.1%, P ≤ 0.001) was higher in nonagenarians compared to octogenarians. Secondary outcomes including stroke (3.4% vs. 2.8%, P ≤ 0.001), renal failure (18.9% vs. 17.3%, P ≤0.001), blood transfusion (35% vs. 32.6%, P ≤ 0.001), vascular complications (4.5% vs. 3.5%, P ≤ 0.001), and pacemaker implantation (27.8% vs. 24.8%, P ≤ 0.001) were higher in nonagenarians. There was no difference in their length of stay. Median cost (70,3745 vs. 65,3815, P ≤ 0.001) was slightly higher with nonagenarian. Conclusions Although in-hospital mortality is slightly higher in nonagenarians, it is acceptable. This difference in mortality is at least partly explained by higher complications in nonagenarians. Efforts should be made to decrease the complications which can further narrow the difference in in-hospital mortality between the groups.展开更多
AIM:To assess the outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in the octogenarian population at our institution.METHODS:Retrospective analysis of registry data accumulated prospectively were used in conjuncti...AIM:To assess the outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in the octogenarian population at our institution.METHODS:Retrospective analysis of registry data accumulated prospectively were used in conjunction with the data obtained from patient notes to identify outcome data for octogenarians who had undergone elective laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection.RESULTS:Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections were performed in 68 octogenarians between 2003 and 2011 at our institution.Four operations(6%) were converted to an open technique.There were twelve cases of morbidity(18%) and two cases of mortality(3%).The overall median hospital stay was 8 d.The median time for a patient to be deemed surgically fit for discharge was 5 d reflecting a delay in provision of social care or stoma education.CONCLUSION:Our results support the view that laparoscopic surgery in octogenarians is safe,feasible and with a reduced length of stay.This is well reflected in our results which are compatible with United Kingdom national figures.展开更多
Objective To evaluate angiographic and clinical outcomes of ≥ 20mm long stents or overlapped stent implantation in diffuse coronary lesions for octogenarians, in comparison with patients under sixty. Methods Two grou...Objective To evaluate angiographic and clinical outcomes of ≥ 20mm long stents or overlapped stent implantation in diffuse coronary lesions for octogenarians, in comparison with patients under sixty. Methods Two groups (Group O: 47 lesions in 44 octogenarians, aged 81± 3 years; Group Y: 64 lesions in 58 patients under sixty, aged 54 ± 4 years) were compared with a 6-month follow-up. Results Success rate of the procedures was 100%. None had in-hospital major adverse cardiac events (MACE). There was no significant difference in angiographic restenosis between the groups at follow-up (Group O vs Group Y, 29.8 % vs 26.6 %, P = NS). The revascularization of target vessel and MACE was less in Group Y, but these showed no statistical significance (15.6% vs 23.4% and 20.7% vs 25.0%, respectively). Conclusions Long stent implantation for diffuse coronary lesions in octogenarians appears safe and feasible, with high procedural success and favorable long-term outcomes.展开更多
The management of severe tricuspid regurgitation(TR)in elderly patients has been transformed by transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER),now a cornerstone for those at prohibitive surgical risk.[1]However,with increasi...The management of severe tricuspid regurgitation(TR)in elderly patients has been transformed by transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER),now a cornerstone for those at prohibitive surgical risk.[1]However,with increasing procedural volumes,recurrent TR after TEER is emerging as a relevant clinical challenge.[2]Although three-dimensional(3D)echocardiography provides superior characterization of complex post-procedural orifices,its role in guiding the difficult decision between redo intervention and conservative management in octogenarians remains insufficiently defined.[3,4]展开更多
Background:The aim of the current study was to investigate survival after resection of colorectal liver metastases(CLM)in octogenarians.The survival of octogenarian patients was compared to the survival of the nationa...Background:The aim of the current study was to investigate survival after resection of colorectal liver metastases(CLM)in octogenarians.The survival of octogenarian patients was compared to the survival of the national population of octogenarians and the survival of sexagenarians,the latter representing the average-age patient undergoing resection of CLM.Methods:Octogenarian and sexagenarian were defined as person 80–89 and 60–69 years of age,respectively.Survival analyses of patients who underwent resection of CLM between 2002 and 2014 were performed.Data from Statistics Norway were used to estimate the survival of the age-matched national population of octogenarians(ageM-Octo)and the age-matched national population of sexagenarians(ageM-Sexa).Results:During the study period,59 octogenarians underwent resection of CLM.The majority of patients underwent a minor liver resection(n=50).In octogenarians,the 5-year survival was 32.5%and 66.3%[difference,33.8 percentage points(pp)]in patients and ageM-Octo,respectively.The 10-year survival was 14.1%and 31.2%(difference,17.1 pp)in patients and ageM-Octo,respectively.In sexagenarians,the 5-year survival was 50.9%and 96.2%(difference,45.3 pp)in patients and ageM-Sexa,respectively.The 10-year survival was 35.7%and 90.3%(difference,54.6 pp)in patients and ageM-Sexa,respectively.The 5-year cancer-specific survival and 5-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)after resection of CLM in octogenarians were 43.1%and 32.9%,respectively.Conclusions:After resection of CLM,the survival was poorer in octogenarians than in sexagenarians.However,the difference between the survival curves of patients and their age-matched population was smaller in octogenarians.In practice,this finding may indicate a greater benefit of resection in the elderly than the survival rates alone would suggest.展开更多
Aim:To evaluate wether it is safe and meaningful to treat octogenarians with microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.With an ageing population being healthier than previous generations,old limits for treating ...Aim:To evaluate wether it is safe and meaningful to treat octogenarians with microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.With an ageing population being healthier than previous generations,old limits for treating disease founded on patient age need to be revised.One of the most common tumour related death causes is hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).With the development of minimally invasive therapies with curative potential,new ground is being broken offering treatments to older patients in the hope of achieving prolongation and better quality of life.Methods:In this retrospective single centre study of patients having a first microwave ablation therapy for HCC in a national referral centre for ablative liver treatments,septuagenarians(n=161,age 70-80)were compared with octogenarians(n=32,age 80-90).Results:Octogenarians selected for microwave ablation of HCC at a regional multidisciplinary team conference have similar outcomes as their younger control group.Survival,complications and length of stay are not different.Conclusion:Octogenarians who are fit for ablative treatment of HCC should not be disqualified on grounds of age,recognising that this group has an obvious immortality,or lead-time,bias as well as a probable selection bias in part explaining their good results.展开更多
Background:Coronary artery disease(CAD)in octogenarians(age of>80 years)has a high risk of mortality and high expenses.Research shows that the prevalence of CAD is higher among octogenarians than that among younger...Background:Coronary artery disease(CAD)in octogenarians(age of>80 years)has a high risk of mortality and high expenses.Research shows that the prevalence of CAD is higher among octogenarians than that among younger people,but few such patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)or coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).This study aimed to evaluate different treatments w让h respect to their clinical effects and impacts on quality of life of octogenarians with CAD.Methods:Data of 519 octogenarians with CAD consecutively treated at Beijing Anzhen Hospital,Capital Medical University(Beijing,China)from January 2010 to January 2016 were collected in this study.The patients were categorized into three groups based on the treatments they received:the PCI group(n=292),CABG group(n=110),and medical treatment group(n=117).The followings were recorded during follow-up:clinical data,death(all-cause and cardiovascular-related),re-hospitalization time,Seattle Angina Questionnaire(SAQ)score,and occurrence of hemorrhagic events(cerebral bleeding,gastrointestinal bleeding,and dermal ecchymosis).Results:The median follow-up duration was 25.0(25th,75th percentile:17.0,55.5)months among 417 patients.The all-cause death rates(28.2%vs.12.0%and 14.6%,respectively)and cardiovascular-related death rates(15.4%us.3.8%and 6.4%,respectively)were significantly higher in the medical treatment group than those in the PCI group and CABG group(all P<0.05).The re-hospitalization rate for cardiovascular events was significantly lower in the CABG group than those in the PCI group and medical treatment group(3.8%vs.12.8%and 14.9%,respectively)(x^2=8.23&P=0.018).The SAQ scores of physical limitation,angina frequency,treatment satisfaction,and disease perception were significantly higher in the PCI group and CABG group than those in the medical treatment group(all P<0.05).No significant difference in the angina stability score was observed among the three groups(F=3.179,P=0.204).Conclusion:PCI and CABG result in reduced mortality and better quality of life in octogenarians with CAD.展开更多
Background:To create and validate nomograms for the personalized prediction of survival in octogenarians with newly diagnosed nonsmall-cell lung cancer(NSCLC)with sole brain metastases(BMs).Methods:Random forests(RF)w...Background:To create and validate nomograms for the personalized prediction of survival in octogenarians with newly diagnosed nonsmall-cell lung cancer(NSCLC)with sole brain metastases(BMs).Methods:Random forests(RF)were applied to identify independent prognostic factors for building nomogram models.The predictive accuracy of the model was evaluated based on the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,C-index,and calibration plots.Results:The area under the curve(AUC)values for overall survival at 6,12,and 18 months in the validation cohort were 0.837,0.867,and 0.849,respectively;the AUC values for cancer-specific survival prediction were 0.819,0.835,and 0.818,respectively.The calibration curves visualized the accuracy of the model.Conclusion:The new nomograms have good predictive power for survival among octogenarians with sole BMs related to NSCLC.展开更多
Cardiovascular disease,and in particular ischemic heart disease(IHD),is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the very elderly(〉80 years)worldwide.These patients represent a rapidly growing cohort presenting fo...Cardiovascular disease,and in particular ischemic heart disease(IHD),is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the very elderly(〉80 years)worldwide.These patients represent a rapidly growing cohort presenting for percntaneous coronary intervention(PCI),now constituting more than one in five patients treated with PCI in real-world practice.Furthermore,they often have greater ischemic burden than their younger counterparts,suggesting that they have greater scope of benefit from coronary revascularization therapy.Despite this,the very elderly are frequently under-represented in clinical revascularization trials and historically there has been a degree of physician reluctance in referring them for PCI procedures,with perceptions of disappointing outcomes,low success and high complication rates.Several issues have contributed to this,including the tendency for older patients with IHD to present late,with atypical symptoms or non-diagnostic ECGs,and reservations regarding their procedural risk-to-benefit ratio,due to shorter life expectancy,presence of comorbidities and increased bleeding risk from antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications.However,advances in PCI technology and techniques over the past decade have led to better outcomes and lower risk of complications and the existing body of evidence now indicates that the very elderly actually derive more relative benefit from PCI than younger populations.Importantly,this applies to all PCI settings:elective,urgent and emergency.This review discusses the role of PCI in the very elderly presenting with chronic stable IHD,non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome,and ST-elevation myocardial infarction.It also addresses the clinical challenges met when considering PCI in this cohort and the ongoing need for research and development to further improve outcomes in these challenging patients.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the aetiology, clinical outcome and factors related to mortality of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) in octogenarians. METHODS: We reviewed the records of all patients over 65 years old w...AIM: To evaluate the aetiology, clinical outcome and factors related to mortality of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) in octogenarians. METHODS: We reviewed the records of all patients over 65 years old who were hospitalised with AUGIB in two hospitals from January 2006 to December of 2006. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A (65-80 years old) and Group B (> 80 years old). RESULTS: Four hundred and sixteen patients over 65 years of age were hospitalized because of AUGIB. Group A included 269 patients and Group B 147 patients. Co-morbidity was more common in octogenarians (P = 0.04). The main cause of bleeding was peptic ulcer in both groups. Rebleeding and emergency surgery were uncommon in octogenarians and not different from those in younger patients. In-hospital complications were more common in octogenarians (P = 0.05) and more patients died in the group of octogenarians compared to the younger age group (P = 0.02). Inability to perform endoscopic examination (P = 0.002), presence of high risk for rebleeding stigmata (P = 0.004), urea on admission (P = 0.036), rebleeding (P = 0.004) and presenceof severe co-morbidity (P < 0.0001) were related to mortality. In multivariate analysis, only the presence of severe co-morbidity was independently related to mortality (P = 0.032). CONCLUSION: While rebleeding and emergency surgery rates are relatively low in octogenarians with AUGIB, the presence of severe co-morbidity is the main factor of adverse outcome.展开更多
摘要Background In patients with coronary artery disease,age is of known significance in predicting outcomes.Data on clinical outcomes in patients≥85 years undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)remain scarce.The study aim was to determine clinical characteristics,risk of adverse cardiovascular events,and mortality in patients aged≥85 years compared to those aged<85 undergoing PCI.Methods In this retrospective study,data were obtained from the nationwide Netherlands Heart Registration on patients undergoing PCI between January 1st,2017 and January 1st,2021.The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality at long-term followup.Results A total of 155,683 patients underwent PCI,of which 100,209(64.4%)acute coronary syndrome cases.Compared to patients aged<85 years,patients aged≥85 were more often female and showed a higher number of cardiovascular comorbidities,including impaired left ventricle ejection fraction and reduced kidney function.Mortality at short-term and long-term follow-up were significantly higher in those aged≥85(P<0.001).Patients aged≥85 were more likely to have a myocardial infarction within 30 days following the index intervention(0.9%vs.0.7%;P=0.024),though they less often underwent revascularization at longterm follow-up compared to patients aged<85(P<0.001).Conclusions The elderly(≥85 years)patient requiring PCI carries an extensive cardiovascular risk profile,translating in significant risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and increased mortality rate.Clinicians should carefully weigh perceived risks and potential benefits in the individual patient,considering the patients’age,cardiovascular risk profile,and associated risk of morbidity and mortality.
摘要BACKGROUND As the transcatheter approach to aortic valve disease become more common,the role of surgical aortic valve replacement(SAVR),particularly in older patients,is increasingly contentious.This study aimed to examine short-term and long-term outcomes in octogenarians undergoing isolated SAVR.METHODS All consecutive patients aged 80 years and over undergoing isolated first-time SAVR in two cardiac surgery centres between 1997 and 2019 were included.Primary outcomes were in-hospital,1-year and 5-year mortality and overall survival.Secondary outcomes were re-exploration,post-operative renal replacement therapy,post-operative stroke,post-operative permanent pacemaker implantation and post-operative length of stay(PLOS).The multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify variables independently associated with overall survival.RESULTS The study comprised 524 patients,which represented 14.9%of all isolated SAVRs performed during the study period(n=524/3516).Mean age was 83.2±2.7 years and 28.1%of patients(n=147)were aged 85 years and above.59.0%of patients(n=309)were female.There were 11.1%of patients(n=58)who underwent minimally invasive surgery and mean logistic EuroSCORE was 12.1%±6.6%.Median PLOS was 9(7-14)days.Overall in-hospital,1-year and 5-year mortality were 4.2%(n=22),9.7%(n=51)and 34.5%(n=181),respectively.For patients who survived to hospital discharge,1-year survival was 94.2%(n=473/502).Median follow-up time was 77(44-101)months and estimated median overall survival was 81(76-86)months.CONCLUSIONS SAVR remains a safe operation in octogenarian patients.Findings from this study suggest that for appropriately selected patients,SAVR can provide durable long-term benefit and should still be considered an appropriate treatment strategy.
摘要Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the elderly population.Guidelines indicate that partial cystectomy(PC)combined with pelvic node dissection(LND)can be considered as an alternative in carefully selected individuals.Using the National Cancer Database,we analyzed the overall survival(OS)between PC with and without LND among octogenarians.Methods:We identified octogenarians with localized muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(cT2-3N0M0)and urothelial histology who underwent PC with or without LND between 2004 and 2018.Based on the number of lymph nodes removed(LNR),the LND group was further subdivided into=10 lymph node groups.A propensity-matched Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to compare OS between these groups.Results:Among 2573 patients who underwent PC,492 octogenarians met our selection criteria.208(42.2%)had LND,while 284(57.8%)had no LND.Within the LND group,53(25.5%)had=10 LNR.The median OS for the matched LND and non-LND groups was 36.9 and 33.4 months(p=0.96),respectively.Similarly,=10 LNR had 36.9 and 43.5 months(p=0.42),respectively.Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed no difference in the risk of mortality.Conclusion:Among octogenarians who underwent PC,there was no significant difference in OS between those with or without LND,and between=10 LNR groups.Therefore,the role and extent of LND after PC need further exploration in this subset of the population.
摘要Background Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age. Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is an establishedtreatment option superior to antiarrhythmics (AAs). In this study, we investigated safety and efficacy of RFCA of AF in octogenarians.Methods From our database, we extracted procedural and follow-up data for patients 〉 80 years with symptomatic AF undergoing RFCAand compared this population to RFCA patients 〈 50 years. All patients underwent pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) supplemented by linearlesions in PVI-nonresponders. Arrhythmia-free survival was assessed using seven day Holter every three months post procedure. All patientscompleted their 12 months follow-up. Results Fifty patients aged ≥80 years (80.5 ± 1.6 years) were compared to 259 patients aged 〈 50years (43.5±5.5 years). The RFCA complication rate did not vary between groups. No differences in procedural characteristics were seenafter being analyzed by type of AF. Among patients with paroxysmal AF, 71.4% octogenarian vs. 84.7% young patients was free of anyarrhythmia, without AAs, after single procedure. For non-paroxysmal AF, arrhythmia-free survival without AAs, was considerably lower(58.6% octogenarians vs. 81.2% younger patients, P = 0.023). If AAs were used, arrhythmia-free survival for paroxysmal AF increased to90.5% and 92.1% in octogenarians and younger patients, respectively; and in non-paroxysmal AF it increased to 79.3% vs. 88.4%. ConclusionsRFCA is a safe and effective strategy to achieve normal sinus rhythm in a highly selected group of octogenarians. Paroxysmal AF ablation inoctogenarians has similar clinical effectiveness as that seen in much younger patients. Non-paroxysmal AF ablation has lower, but still rea-sonable clinical effectiveness.
摘要Background Clinical outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients over the age of 80 have not been well de-scribed.MethodsWe retrospectively identified 96 consecutive patients≥ 80 years old who underwent an initial implant or an upgrade to CRT, with or without defibrillator (CRT-Dvs. CRT-P), at our institution between January 2003 and July 2008. The control cohort consisted of 177 randomly selected patients 〈 80 years old undergoing CRT implant during the same time period. The primary efficacy endpoint was all-cause mortality at 36 months, assessed by Kaplan-Meier time to first event curves.Results In the octogenarian cohort, mean age at CRT implant was 83.1 ± 2.9 yearsvs. 60.1 ± 8.8 years among controls (P 〈 0.001). Across both groups, 70% were male, mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 24.8% ± 14.1% and QRS duration was 154 ± 24.8 ms, without significant differences between groups. Octo-genarians were more likely to have ischemic cardiomyopathy (74%vs. 37%,P 〈 0.001) and more likely to undergo upgrade to CRT instead of an initial implant (42%vs. 19%,P 〈 0.001). The rate of appropriate defibrillator shocks was lower among octogenarians (14%vs. 27%,P = 0.02) whereas the rate of inappropriate shocks was similar (3%vs. 6%,P = 0.55). At 36 months, there was no significant difference in the rate of all-cause mortality between octogenarians (11%) and controls (8%,P = 0.381).ConclusionAppropriately selected octogenarians who are candidates for CRT have similar intermediate-term mortality compared to younger patients receiving CRT.
摘要Objective Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)is gradually increasing in the elderly population.We aimed to investigate the risk factors and the results of CABG along with the long term survival in patients at an age of 80 and older.Methods Between Januaa-y 2002 and December 201 I,a total of i01 consecutive patients at an age of S0 and older who underwent CABG in our hospital were included in the study.The patients were followed and the long-term survival was estimated.Results The mean age of the patients was 82.98~2.27 years.Sixty-four(63.4%)were males and 37(36.6%)were females.Emergency surgery,duration of cardiopulmonary bypass,the intensive care unit(ICU)stay,inotropic support,intra aortic balloon pulsation application,amount oferythrocyte transfusion and flesh frozen plasma transfusion and ventilation period were significantly higher in the patients who died in the hospital.The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB)was found to be an inde-pendent predictor of mortality(OR:1.18,95%CI 1.01-1.38,P=0.034).The in-hospital mortality was 16.8%.Kaplan-Meier analyses revealed a survival ratio of 91.3%at one year,82.9%at three years and 69.0%at five years.Conclusions Patients at the age of 80 and older can be candidates for the CABG procedure bearing in mind that they may have a longer ventilation period and intensive care unit stay.The morbidity and mortality of this age group is considered within an acceptable range.Approaches to minimize CPB,or the choice of off-pump surgery,may be a preventive method to lower the incidence of mortality.Hence,CABG may be performed in this age group with a satisfactory survival ratio.
摘要Objective:To specifically report perioperative characteristics and outcomes in patients 80 years and older undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL).PCNL has been established as feasible in the elderly;however,to our knowledge no one has specifically reported feasibility in patients 80 years and older.Methods:We retrospectively reviewed perioperative data of octogenarians who underwent PCNL at a high stone volume single institution,and matched them to patients<65 years of age by stone burden and sex.Patient demographics,perioperative outcomes and postoperative complications were compared.Results:Thirty-three octogenarians(mean age 83.6 years)with 36 renal units were matched to 67 controls(mean age 48.6 years)with 72 renal units.Octogenarians had a higher mean American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)score,more comorbidities,and worse renal function.There were no differences in operative characteristics,length of hospital stay or stone free rates.Of the patients with preoperative urinary decompression(ureteral stent or nephrostomy tube)prior to PCNL,the elderly were more likely to have a history of urosepsis.Octogenarians did not experience more minor Clavien(Ⅰ-Ⅱ)or major Clavien(Ⅲa-Ⅳb)complications.Conclusion:Octogenarians who undergo PCNL were more likely to have cardiovascular comorbidities and a prior history of sepsis.Despite these risk factors,in appropriately selected patients PCNL can be safely and successfully performed in octogenarians without increased perioperative complications relative to a younger cohort.
摘要Background Very elderly patients represent a distinct patient group in clinical setting in terms of a decision for trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) when one considers the potential improvement in the quality of life (QoL) on one hand and the benefit to risk ratio on the other. This study aimed to compare functional and QoL outcomes of TAVR between octogenarians and septuagenarians. Methods This prospective cohort study included 136 elderly patients (70 to 89 years of age), who tmderwent Wansfemoral TAVR due to degenerative aortic stenosis. Patients were allocated into one of the following age groups: septuagenarians (n = 67) and octogenarians (n = 69). Preoperative and early postoperative clinical parameteT:s were recorded. In addition, QoL of the patients was evaluated using SF-36 questionnaire preoperatively and six month postoperatively. Results Groups were similar in terms of early postoperative mortality and morbidity parameters. The mean New York Heart Association (NYHA) class improved after TAVR in both groups. In addition, all SF-36 norm-based scale and SF-36 summary scale scores improved significantly in both groups during the postoperative period. Postoperatively, physical functioning, general health and physical component summary scores were significantly better in the septuagenarian group (P = 0.02, 0.01, 0.03, respectively). ConcLusion Although the improvement in the QoL in terms of physical health was more marked in septuagenarians than in octogenarians, substantial benefits on the QoL and particularly on mental health seem to justify re-consideration of TAVR indications in the very elderly.
摘要0ctogenarians represent the fastest growing group of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),now constituting more than one in five patients treated with PCI in real-world practice.[1,2]Comparing coronary lesion characteristics of patients aged<≥80 years to those≥80 years undergoing PCI,the octogenarians have a higher prevalence of calcified and ostial lesions,tortuous coronary anatomy,multi-vessel disease and left main stem(LMS)stenosis.⑶Furthermore,they often have greater ischemic burden than their younger counterparts,suggesting an even greater benefit following revascularization.
摘要Background: Increasing numbers of octogenarians and improvements in surgical techniques and postoperative care have resulted in increasing cardiac operations in this age. The aim is to analyze our experience of cardiac surgery on octogenarians and beyond concerning postoperative morbidities and mortality. Methods: 67 octogenarians and nonagenarians underwent open heart surgery in our hospital between 2001 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Data included baseline preoperative status, intraoperative and perioperative course, and immediate outcomes. Results: The mean age was 86.22 ± 6.1 years. 86.6% patients were males. Symptoms were dyspnea;Class II in 13.4%, Class III in 55.2%, Class IV in 31.4% patients;angina in 82.1%, and CHF in 25.4% patients. The mean EF was 37.8% ± 10. Risk factors include smoking in 52.2%, DM in 37.3%, hypertension in 28.4%, obesity in 25.4%, previous MI in 22.4%, COPD in 17.9%, renal insufficiency in 11.9%, pulmonary hypertension in 7.5%, PVD in 6%, and cerebrovascular disease in 3% patients. The procedures were isolated CABG in 73%, AVR in 9%, MVR in 6%, CABG/valve in 9%, and MVR and AVR in 3% patients. Complications were 18%. It included renal impairment in 18%, arrhythmias in 14.9%, bleeding in 6%, prolonged ventilation in 13.4%, CHF in 4.5%, gastrointestinal bleeding in 4.5%, wound infection in 7.5%, and cerebrovascular accident in 3%. Hospital mortality was 9% patients. Conclusions: Cardiac surgery can be performed safely with acceptable hospital morbidity and mortality in octogenarians and beyond. Early referral and proper selection of patients are mandatory to improve immediate postoperative survival.
摘要Background Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is very common in the elderly patients above 80 years. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in such patients is being increasingly performed. This study sought to assess in-hospital outcome differences between octogenarians and nonagenarians and predictors of mortality in nonagenarians undergoing TAVR with severe AS. Method The study population was derived from the National Inpatient Sample (MS) for the years 2012-2014 using ICD-9 CM procedure codes 35.05 and 35.06 for TAVR. Hospitalizations below 80 years of age were excluded. After performing propensity score matching (1: 2), in-hospital outcomes were compared in matched cohorts. Then, multivariate model was developed to analyze predictors of in-hospital mortality in nonagenarians. Results There were 11,630 hospitalizations in the octogenarian and 5815 hospitalizations in the nonagenarian group. Primary outcome of in-hospital mortality (6% vs. 4.1%, P ≤ 0.001) was higher in nonagenarians compared to octogenarians. Secondary outcomes including stroke (3.4% vs. 2.8%, P ≤ 0.001), renal failure (18.9% vs. 17.3%, P ≤0.001), blood transfusion (35% vs. 32.6%, P ≤ 0.001), vascular complications (4.5% vs. 3.5%, P ≤ 0.001), and pacemaker implantation (27.8% vs. 24.8%, P ≤ 0.001) were higher in nonagenarians. There was no difference in their length of stay. Median cost (70,3745 vs. 65,3815, P ≤ 0.001) was slightly higher with nonagenarian. Conclusions Although in-hospital mortality is slightly higher in nonagenarians, it is acceptable. This difference in mortality is at least partly explained by higher complications in nonagenarians. Efforts should be made to decrease the complications which can further narrow the difference in in-hospital mortality between the groups.
摘要AIM:To assess the outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in the octogenarian population at our institution.METHODS:Retrospective analysis of registry data accumulated prospectively were used in conjunction with the data obtained from patient notes to identify outcome data for octogenarians who had undergone elective laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection.RESULTS:Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections were performed in 68 octogenarians between 2003 and 2011 at our institution.Four operations(6%) were converted to an open technique.There were twelve cases of morbidity(18%) and two cases of mortality(3%).The overall median hospital stay was 8 d.The median time for a patient to be deemed surgically fit for discharge was 5 d reflecting a delay in provision of social care or stoma education.CONCLUSION:Our results support the view that laparoscopic surgery in octogenarians is safe,feasible and with a reduced length of stay.This is well reflected in our results which are compatible with United Kingdom national figures.
摘要Objective To evaluate angiographic and clinical outcomes of ≥ 20mm long stents or overlapped stent implantation in diffuse coronary lesions for octogenarians, in comparison with patients under sixty. Methods Two groups (Group O: 47 lesions in 44 octogenarians, aged 81± 3 years; Group Y: 64 lesions in 58 patients under sixty, aged 54 ± 4 years) were compared with a 6-month follow-up. Results Success rate of the procedures was 100%. None had in-hospital major adverse cardiac events (MACE). There was no significant difference in angiographic restenosis between the groups at follow-up (Group O vs Group Y, 29.8 % vs 26.6 %, P = NS). The revascularization of target vessel and MACE was less in Group Y, but these showed no statistical significance (15.6% vs 23.4% and 20.7% vs 25.0%, respectively). Conclusions Long stent implantation for diffuse coronary lesions in octogenarians appears safe and feasible, with high procedural success and favorable long-term outcomes.
摘要The management of severe tricuspid regurgitation(TR)in elderly patients has been transformed by transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER),now a cornerstone for those at prohibitive surgical risk.[1]However,with increasing procedural volumes,recurrent TR after TEER is emerging as a relevant clinical challenge.[2]Although three-dimensional(3D)echocardiography provides superior characterization of complex post-procedural orifices,its role in guiding the difficult decision between redo intervention and conservative management in octogenarians remains insufficiently defined.[3,4]
基金supported solely by the Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery,Oslo University Hospital,Oslo,Norway.
摘要Background:The aim of the current study was to investigate survival after resection of colorectal liver metastases(CLM)in octogenarians.The survival of octogenarian patients was compared to the survival of the national population of octogenarians and the survival of sexagenarians,the latter representing the average-age patient undergoing resection of CLM.Methods:Octogenarian and sexagenarian were defined as person 80–89 and 60–69 years of age,respectively.Survival analyses of patients who underwent resection of CLM between 2002 and 2014 were performed.Data from Statistics Norway were used to estimate the survival of the age-matched national population of octogenarians(ageM-Octo)and the age-matched national population of sexagenarians(ageM-Sexa).Results:During the study period,59 octogenarians underwent resection of CLM.The majority of patients underwent a minor liver resection(n=50).In octogenarians,the 5-year survival was 32.5%and 66.3%[difference,33.8 percentage points(pp)]in patients and ageM-Octo,respectively.The 10-year survival was 14.1%and 31.2%(difference,17.1 pp)in patients and ageM-Octo,respectively.In sexagenarians,the 5-year survival was 50.9%and 96.2%(difference,45.3 pp)in patients and ageM-Sexa,respectively.The 10-year survival was 35.7%and 90.3%(difference,54.6 pp)in patients and ageM-Sexa,respectively.The 5-year cancer-specific survival and 5-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)after resection of CLM in octogenarians were 43.1%and 32.9%,respectively.Conclusions:After resection of CLM,the survival was poorer in octogenarians than in sexagenarians.However,the difference between the survival curves of patients and their age-matched population was smaller in octogenarians.In practice,this finding may indicate a greater benefit of resection in the elderly than the survival rates alone would suggest.
摘要Aim:To evaluate wether it is safe and meaningful to treat octogenarians with microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.With an ageing population being healthier than previous generations,old limits for treating disease founded on patient age need to be revised.One of the most common tumour related death causes is hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).With the development of minimally invasive therapies with curative potential,new ground is being broken offering treatments to older patients in the hope of achieving prolongation and better quality of life.Methods:In this retrospective single centre study of patients having a first microwave ablation therapy for HCC in a national referral centre for ablative liver treatments,septuagenarians(n=161,age 70-80)were compared with octogenarians(n=32,age 80-90).Results:Octogenarians selected for microwave ablation of HCC at a regional multidisciplinary team conference have similar outcomes as their younger control group.Survival,complications and length of stay are not different.Conclusion:Octogenarians who are fit for ablative treatment of HCC should not be disqualified on grounds of age,recognising that this group has an obvious immortality,or lead-time,bias as well as a probable selection bias in part explaining their good results.
摘要Background:Coronary artery disease(CAD)in octogenarians(age of>80 years)has a high risk of mortality and high expenses.Research shows that the prevalence of CAD is higher among octogenarians than that among younger people,but few such patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)or coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).This study aimed to evaluate different treatments w让h respect to their clinical effects and impacts on quality of life of octogenarians with CAD.Methods:Data of 519 octogenarians with CAD consecutively treated at Beijing Anzhen Hospital,Capital Medical University(Beijing,China)from January 2010 to January 2016 were collected in this study.The patients were categorized into three groups based on the treatments they received:the PCI group(n=292),CABG group(n=110),and medical treatment group(n=117).The followings were recorded during follow-up:clinical data,death(all-cause and cardiovascular-related),re-hospitalization time,Seattle Angina Questionnaire(SAQ)score,and occurrence of hemorrhagic events(cerebral bleeding,gastrointestinal bleeding,and dermal ecchymosis).Results:The median follow-up duration was 25.0(25th,75th percentile:17.0,55.5)months among 417 patients.The all-cause death rates(28.2%vs.12.0%and 14.6%,respectively)and cardiovascular-related death rates(15.4%us.3.8%and 6.4%,respectively)were significantly higher in the medical treatment group than those in the PCI group and CABG group(all P<0.05).The re-hospitalization rate for cardiovascular events was significantly lower in the CABG group than those in the PCI group and medical treatment group(3.8%vs.12.8%and 14.9%,respectively)(x^2=8.23&P=0.018).The SAQ scores of physical limitation,angina frequency,treatment satisfaction,and disease perception were significantly higher in the PCI group and CABG group than those in the medical treatment group(all P<0.05).No significant difference in the angina stability score was observed among the three groups(F=3.179,P=0.204).Conclusion:PCI and CABG result in reduced mortality and better quality of life in octogenarians with CAD.
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摘要Background:To create and validate nomograms for the personalized prediction of survival in octogenarians with newly diagnosed nonsmall-cell lung cancer(NSCLC)with sole brain metastases(BMs).Methods:Random forests(RF)were applied to identify independent prognostic factors for building nomogram models.The predictive accuracy of the model was evaluated based on the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,C-index,and calibration plots.Results:The area under the curve(AUC)values for overall survival at 6,12,and 18 months in the validation cohort were 0.837,0.867,and 0.849,respectively;the AUC values for cancer-specific survival prediction were 0.819,0.835,and 0.818,respectively.The calibration curves visualized the accuracy of the model.Conclusion:The new nomograms have good predictive power for survival among octogenarians with sole BMs related to NSCLC.
基金funding from the National Health and Medical Re-search Council(PG1086796)and Heart Foundation(FLF100412)of Australia.
摘要Cardiovascular disease,and in particular ischemic heart disease(IHD),is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the very elderly(〉80 years)worldwide.These patients represent a rapidly growing cohort presenting for percntaneous coronary intervention(PCI),now constituting more than one in five patients treated with PCI in real-world practice.Furthermore,they often have greater ischemic burden than their younger counterparts,suggesting that they have greater scope of benefit from coronary revascularization therapy.Despite this,the very elderly are frequently under-represented in clinical revascularization trials and historically there has been a degree of physician reluctance in referring them for PCI procedures,with perceptions of disappointing outcomes,low success and high complication rates.Several issues have contributed to this,including the tendency for older patients with IHD to present late,with atypical symptoms or non-diagnostic ECGs,and reservations regarding their procedural risk-to-benefit ratio,due to shorter life expectancy,presence of comorbidities and increased bleeding risk from antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications.However,advances in PCI technology and techniques over the past decade have led to better outcomes and lower risk of complications and the existing body of evidence now indicates that the very elderly actually derive more relative benefit from PCI than younger populations.Importantly,this applies to all PCI settings:elective,urgent and emergency.This review discusses the role of PCI in the very elderly presenting with chronic stable IHD,non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome,and ST-elevation myocardial infarction.It also addresses the clinical challenges met when considering PCI in this cohort and the ongoing need for research and development to further improve outcomes in these challenging patients.
摘要AIM: To evaluate the aetiology, clinical outcome and factors related to mortality of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) in octogenarians. METHODS: We reviewed the records of all patients over 65 years old who were hospitalised with AUGIB in two hospitals from January 2006 to December of 2006. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A (65-80 years old) and Group B (> 80 years old). RESULTS: Four hundred and sixteen patients over 65 years of age were hospitalized because of AUGIB. Group A included 269 patients and Group B 147 patients. Co-morbidity was more common in octogenarians (P = 0.04). The main cause of bleeding was peptic ulcer in both groups. Rebleeding and emergency surgery were uncommon in octogenarians and not different from those in younger patients. In-hospital complications were more common in octogenarians (P = 0.05) and more patients died in the group of octogenarians compared to the younger age group (P = 0.02). Inability to perform endoscopic examination (P = 0.002), presence of high risk for rebleeding stigmata (P = 0.004), urea on admission (P = 0.036), rebleeding (P = 0.004) and presenceof severe co-morbidity (P < 0.0001) were related to mortality. In multivariate analysis, only the presence of severe co-morbidity was independently related to mortality (P = 0.032). CONCLUSION: While rebleeding and emergency surgery rates are relatively low in octogenarians with AUGIB, the presence of severe co-morbidity is the main factor of adverse outcome.