Preoperative Anemia Is an Independent Predictor of Postoperative Mortality and Adverse Cardiac Events in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Vascular Operations

Abstract

The presence and degree of preoperative anemia are independently associated with 30-day death and adverse cardiac events in patients 65 years or older undergoing elective open and endovascular procedures. Identification and treatment of anemia should be important components of preoperative care for patients undergoing vascular operations.