Table 2.
In-hospital outcomes of nonagenarians and patients under age 90
| Variable | Nonagenarians (Age ≥ 90) (N=3773) | Others (Age < 90) (N=20252) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myocardial Infarction | 25 (0.67) | 104 (0.52) | 0.248 |
| Stroke | 102 (2.72) | 426 (2.11) | 0.021 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 258 (6.87) | 1320 (6.54) | 0.458 |
| Major Vascular Access Site Complication | 38 (1.01) | 133 (0.66) | 0.019 |
| Minor Vascular Access Site Complication | 82 (2.18) | 353 (1.75) | 0.068 |
| New Requirement for Dialysis | 60 (1.60) | 373 (1.85) | 0.289 |
| Aortic Valve Reintervention | 10 (0.27) | 73 (0.36) | 0.361 |
| VARCx Major Bleeding Event | 299 (8.11) | 1354 (6.81) | 0.004 |
| In-Hospital Mortality | 244 (6.47) | 915 (4.52) | <0.001 |
| Discharge Location Home | 1848 (52.38) | 12793 (66.19) | <0.001 |
| Extended Care/TCU/Rehab | 1319 (37.39) | 5317 (27.51) | |
| Nursing Home | 296 (8.39) | 922 (4.77) | |
| Other | 62 (1.76) | 279 (1.44) | |
| RBCz/Whole Blood Transfusion | 1690 (44.79) | 7753 (38.28) | <0.001 |
| Length of Stay (days)* | 6.00 (4.00–10.00) | 6.00 (4.00–9.00) | <0.001 |
| Number of Hours in ICUy* | 46.00 (24.00–78.00) | 44.00 (24.00–74.30) | <0.001 |
*
Median with interquartile range
y
ICU = intensive care unit
z
RBC = Red blood cells
x
VARC = Valve Academic Research Consortium