Key result
Five years after coronary artery bypass grafting, chest pain prevalence increased to 34 of 84 patients compared to 17 of 89 at one year, with unrestricted activities declining from 82-88% to 61-70%.
Why the study?
How does health-related quality of life change between one and five years after coronary artery bypass grafting in male patients under 60?
Population
100 male patients aged < 60 years at time of surgery undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting; 77 had…
Comparison
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) vs 1-year postoperative status
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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QoL monitoring may be warranted beyond one year post-CABG; leaves open durability of benefits and need for larger prospective studies.
Cohort (n=100)
How does health-related quality of life change between one and five years after coronary artery bypass grafting in male patients under 60?
While CABG provides early quality of life improvements, physical function and angina symptoms deteriorate by five years, likely reflecting declining graft patency.
Caine et al. (1999) conducted a cohort in Coronary artery disease requiring bypass grafting (n=100). Coronary artery bypass grafting vs. 1 year post-surgery was evaluated on Health related quality of life (Nottingham health profile) at 5 years compared to 1 year. Five years after coronary artery bypass grafting, chest pain prevalence increased to 34 of 84 patients compared to 17 of 89 at one year, with unrestricted activities declining from 82-88% to 61-70%.
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