Why the study?
Does a recent cardiac event (AMI, CABG, PTCA) affect quality of life compared to healthy controls in patients with ischaemic heart disease?
Does a recent cardiac event (AMI, CABG, PTCA) affect quality of life compared to healthy controls in patients with ischaemic heart disease?
Quality of life is significantly impaired in patients following a cardiac event, particularly during the initial recovery phase, with residual somatic symptoms persisting at 1 year.
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Differential early recovery needs after AMI versus CABG may guide monitoring; leaves open whether targeted support improves long-term quality of life.
Westin et al. (1997) studied this question.
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