Cardiac surgery can improve quality of life, but it also poses risks for patients over the age of 65. Can a screening test as simple as walking speed predict the outcomes of cardiac surgery for our older patients? Dr. Janet Wright hosts this discussion.
Simple Screening for Older Patients Considering Cardiac Surgery

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Cardiac surgery can improve quality of life, but it also poses risks for patients over the age of 65. Can a screening test as simple as walking speed predict the outcomes of cardiac surgery for our older patients? Dr. Janet Wright hosts this discussion.
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