Performance of EuroSCORE II and Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk scores in elderly patients undergoing aortic valve replacement surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort, EuroSCORE II and STS scores did not perform as well in elderly patients as in younger patients. Elderly patients may be at increased postoperative risk, regardless of risk score.
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Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - February 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taleb Bendiab T, Brusset A, Estagnasié P, Squara P, Nguyen LS Tags: Arch Cardiovasc Dis Source Type: research