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Fatemeh Bahramnezhad, Mahboobeh Khajeh1, Mahmoud Shiri
1School of Nursing and Midwifery Tehran University of Medical Sciences. M_Khajeh@ymail.com.
Insights
Quality of life for patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) significantly differs post-procedure. Patient well-being is notably reduced at three months, requiring enhanced support and training.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Quality of Life Research
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Coronary artery diseases are a leading cause of mortality in industrialized nations.
- Transluminal angioplasty is a prevalent intervention for managing coronary artery conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of life in patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
- To assess quality of life at baseline and at three, six, and twelve months post-procedure.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 115 patients conducted between 2011-2013.
- Data collected using a 40-question survey administered pre-procedure and at 3, 6, and 12 months post-procedure.
- Statistical analysis included T-test, Fisher exact test, Wilcoxon, and Friedman tests (SPSS v16, P<0.05).
Main Results:
- A significant difference in quality of life was observed between pre-procedure and 3 months post-PTCA (P=0.004).
- Overall quality of life showed significant variation across the four assessment points (pre, 3, 6, 12 months) post-PTCA (P<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Quality of life is diminished in patients three months after PTCA.
- Enhanced patient support, family involvement, and training are crucial during this recovery period to encourage adherence and well-being.
Background:
Coronary artery diseases are the main causes of death in industrial Countries. Transluminal angioplasty is a common technique used to manage the condition of coronary arteries. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life in patients sustaining this measure in two stages before the procedure and then three consecutive after that 3, 6 and 12 months respectively.
Materials & Methods:
This research was a longitudinal study and data was collected between 2011-2013 years. 115 patients were included. Data were collected through using a questionnaire with 40 questions. The subjects before, 3, 6 and 12 months after the procedure filled out questioner. Data were analyzed by statistical tests including T-test, Fisher exact test, Wilcoxon and Friedman with Software SPSS version 16, P value<0.05.
Results:
There were significant differences in the quality of life in patients with PTCA before procedure and 3 months after that (P=0.004). Quality of life of patients undergoing PTCA in the four levels, three, six and twelve months after the operation had a significant difference (P<0.001).
Conclusions:
Quality of life of people with PTCA operation three months after surgery is reduced. It is required during this period the patient treatment team and supports his family and put under the necessary training in this period to give patients and encourage them to pursue their condition should.
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