Risks and Benefits of Myocardial Revascularization Surgery in Elderly People With Coronary Arterial Disease

Abstract

Objective: To assess the risks and benefits of coronary artery bypass grafting in elderly patients with coronary artery disease, in order to investigate the clinical outcomes of the surgery and its effects on the quality of life of these patients. Methodology: A literature review was carried out through searches in the PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 9 articles were selected from the PubMed database and 2 articles from SciELO, totaling 11 studies used in the analysis. Discussion: The different types of studies analyzed point to the fact that surgical indication in the elderly must take into consideration, their preferences and comorbidities. The clinical results of elderly patients undergoing myocardial revascularization demonstrated a longer survival compared to patients who used only drug treatment. Conclusion: The elderly undergoing myocardial revascularization have a satisfactory clinical outcome compared to those who used only drug treatment. However, it is necessary to expand research to analyze the clinical outcomes and quality of life of the elderly undergoing surgical revascularization.