Long-Term Survival in Elderly Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Compared to the Age-Matched General Population—A Meta-analysis of Reconstructed Time-to-event Data.

This article, published in the journal Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon, examines the long-term survival rates of elderly patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) compared to the general population. The study found that elderly patients who undergo CABG have a significantly lower risk of death compared to their age-matched counterparts in the general population. This survival advantage becomes apparent after the first year following surgery and highlights the life-prolonging effect of bypass surgery in elderly patients. The findings suggest that CABG may help eliminate the expected reduction in life expectancy due to coronary artery disease. [Extracted from the article]