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Research finds 1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk

A recent study published in the journal *JAMA Network Open* has revealed that one in five older adults experience infections following heart surgery, with women facing a 60% higher risk than men. The research, which analyzed data from over 100,000 Medicare patients aged 65 and older who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, found that infections were common post-surgery complications, including pneumonia, sepsis, and infections at the surgical site. The study highlighted that while the overall infection rate was 20%, women were disproportionately affected, potentially due to differences in immune response, body composition, and possibly less aggressive treatment approaches. This underscores the need for tailored post-operative care strategies to mitigate infection risks, particularly for female patients.

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