Key result
Males report greater quality of life improvements versus females after CABG.
Why the study?
Does sex affect the quality of life in adult patients following coronary artery bypass surgery?
Population
160 adult patients post coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), aged 21 to 60 years.
Comparison
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) vs Comparison between male and female patients, as…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
1.5 months and 3 months postoperatively
Authors
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Supports sex-specific QOL monitoring after CABG; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions pending higher-level evidence.
Observational (n=160)
Yes
Does sex affect the quality of life in adult patients following coronary artery bypass surgery?
Men achieve greater improvements in quality of life than women following coronary artery bypass surgery, with overall quality of life improving more at 3 months compared to 1.5 months postoperatively.
El-din et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Coronary artery disease post coronary artery bypass surgery (n=160). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on Quality of life (EQ-5D and EQVAS). Male patients achieved greater improvement in quality of life related to mobility, self-care, and usual activities compared to females after coronary artery bypass surgery.
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