Perioperative Cardiovascular Complications in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery at Hua Hin Hospital

Authors

  • Pornchanan Duriyaprapan Hua Hin Hospital
  • Chama Wathanavaha Hua Hin Hospital

Keywords:

cardiovascular complications, anesthesia, orthopedics, elderly

Abstract

Objective: At present, geriatric patients in Thailand undergo more orthopedic surgery and experience perioperative cardiovascular complications due to the aging of all organ system. This study was aimed at exploring the incidence and associated factors of perioperative cardiovascular complications among these patients who had orthopedic surgery.

Method: A retrospective analytic study was conducted at Hua Hin Hospital. The data of the patients who aged over 60 years and underwent orthopedic surgery between 1 October 2015 and 30 September 2020 were extracted from medical records and anesthetic registry. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify the factors associated with the complications.

Results: Of 1,734 patients, the mean age was 70.27 ± 7.91; 66.2% were female and 63.5% were ASA physical status class II. Regional anesthesia was performed in 50% of the patients. Over half (58.2%) of the patients experienced cardiovascular complications in which hypotension (46.5%) was the most common. Age over 70 years (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.06–1.63), anesthetic duration (OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.23–1.51) and regional anesthesia (OR 1.4, 95% CI 1.14–1.72) were significantly associated with cardiovascular complication.

Conclusion: The study shows the high incidence of cardiovascular complications among elderly patients who underwent orthopedic surgery. Thus, preoperative evaluation and preparation are essential. Additionally, it is crucial to provide an appropriate anesthesia technique, close monitoring and choose anesthetic medication that has least effect on cardiovascular system.

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Published

2022-03-24

How to Cite

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Duriyaprapan P, Wathanavaha C. Perioperative Cardiovascular Complications in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery at Hua Hin Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2022 Mar. 24 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];41(1):607-21. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/256930