Why the study?
Does coronary artery bypass surgery improve return to work or hours worked in patients with ischemic heart disease?
Population
350 patients with ischemic heart disease who had coronary artery bypass grafting procedures
Comparison
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) vs Pre-surgery status
Design
Cohort
Authors
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CABG was not associated with improved return to work; leaves open whether intensified rehabilitation enhances occupational outcomes.
Does coronary artery bypass surgery improve return to work or hours worked in patients with ischemic heart disease?
Coronary artery bypass surgery does not inherently improve return to work or hours worked, highlighting the need for intensified post-operative rehabilitative measures.
Glenda K. Barnes (1977) studied this question.
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