Key result
Cardiac surgery for CAD is linked to ~85% patient satisfaction despite prevalent residual chest pain.
Why the study?
Data from the Saudi context are limited on long-term health impacts, quality of life, and value of cardiac surgery for coronary artery disease.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,377)
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Cardiac surgery for coronary artery disease in Saudi patients provides durable improvements in quality of life and high satisfaction, though significant residual symptoms and the need for ongoing medical management remain.
Introduction: Cardiac surgery offers durable clinical benefits in managing coronary artery disease (CAD). However, data from the Saudi context are limited on long-term health impacts, quality of life (QoL) and value. This study aims to address this knowledge gap. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional survey involved 1377 Saudi patients who underwent cardiac surgery for CAD. A validated questionnaire assessed demographics, medical history, complications, health status, lifestyle modifications, QoL parameters and healthcare utilisation. Descriptive analyses characterised responses. Results: Most patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting/percutaneous coronary intervention over 5 years ago, with 85% very satisfied. Half experienced complications, 79% required chronic medications and 34% needed further procedures. Chest pain prevalence exceeded 50%, whereas two-thirds rated cardiovascular health as excellent. QoL improvements entailed reduced angina and better physical/social functioning for many. Outpatient follow-up occurred regularly for 85%. Conclusion: Cardiac surgery conferred durable clinical benefits in alleviating angina and improving functionality. However, ongoing active medical management appeared necessary, given residual symptoms and readmission rates. Future prospective cohorts can confirm long-term costs and savings gained from life expectancies and disability prevention. Locally tailored programmes considering population risks may optimise outcomes further by facilitating lifestyle changes and complication mitigation.
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AlEid et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary artery disease (n=1,377). Cardiac surgery was evaluated on Quality of life, health status, and complications. Cardiac surgery for coronary artery disease was associated with 85% of patients being very satisfied, though chest pain prevalence exceeded 50% and 79% required chronic medications.
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