Preoperative frailty and adverse outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in US veterans.

Ajar KocharSalil Vasudeo DeoBrian CharestFanny Peterman-RochaYakov ElgudinDanny ChuRobert W YehSunil V RaoDae Hyun KimJane A DriverDaniel E Hall Ariela R Orkaby

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)

Pre-frailty and frailty were prevalent among US veterans undergoing CABG and associated with worse mid-term outcomes. Given the high prevalence of frailty with attendant adverse outcomes, there may be an opportunity to improve outcomes by identifying and mitigating frailty before surgery.

Keyphrases

coronary artery bypass grafting
community dwelling
coronary artery bypass
minimally invasive
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease
surgical site infection
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
acute coronary syndrome