Risk Factors and Short-Term Outcomes of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients After Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Elderly patients following CPB displayed a substantially high incidence of PPCs, significantly impacting their prognosis. Additionally, this study identified five prominent risk factors associated with PPCs in this population. These findings enable clinicians to better recognize patients who may benefit from perioperative prevention strategies based on these risk factors.