title: Functional outcome in the elderly after coronary artery surgery.
abstract: Patients 80 years of age and older who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were surveyed to determine their postoperative status. Basic activities of daily living were performed by 93%, and 62% of those surveyed reported health satisfaction. CABG can be performed in the elderly population with good functional outcome and an improved quality of life.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Nickerson
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Kouchoukos
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires