Key result
Coronary artery bypass surgery significantly improved quality of life, including relief of chest pain and functional status, compared to medical therapy over a mean 5.5 years of follow-up.
Why the study?
Does coronary artery bypass graft surgery improve quality of life compared to medical therapy in patients with stable ischemic heart disease?
RCT (n=780)
Yes
Does coronary artery bypass graft surgery improve quality of life compared to medical therapy in patients with stable ischemic heart disease?
CABG surgery provides significant symptomatic relief and functional quality of life improvements over medical therapy in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.
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Supports CABG consideration for QoL gains in stable IHD; confirms long-term RCT superiority over medical therapy.
A 1983 study conducted an RCT in Stable ischemic heart disease (n=780). Coronary artery bypass surgery vs. Medical therapy was evaluated on Quality of life (chest pain, activity limitations, medication use, treadmill exercise tests, employment and recreational status). Coronary artery bypass surgery significantly improved quality of life, including relief of chest pain and functional status, compared to medical therapy over a mean 5.5 years of follow-up.
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