Impact of sarcopenia on early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians
ConclusionsAll-cause mortality after emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection was significantly higher in octogenarians with sarcopenia than in those without, especially in patients aged 85 years or older.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
More News: Cardiology | Cardiovascular | Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery | CT Scan | Emergency Medicine | Heart | Study