Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2000
Comparative StudyA decrease in diastolic blood pressure combined with an increase in systolic blood pressure is associated with a higher cardiovascular mortality in men.
The study evaluated the risk of cardiovascular mortality according to combined spontaneous (non-treatment-related) changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). ⋯ Assessment of spontaneous changes of BP over a long period of time can contribute to the evaluation of cardiovascular risk. Subjects whose systolic BP increased while their diastolic BP decreased had the highest cardiovascular risk independently of absolute values of BP or other risk factors.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2000
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyOutcomes of cardiac surgery in patients > or = 80 years: results from the National Cardiovascular Network.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate characteristics and outcomes of patients age > or =80 undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ Risks for octogenarians undergoing cardiac surgery are less than previously reported, especially for CABG only or CABG/AVR. In selected octogenarians without significant comorbidity, mortality approaches that seen in younger patients.