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Factors associated with quality of life in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty

Azar Darvishpour1,2, Nazila Javadi-Pashaki1,3, Arsalan Salari4

  • 1Department of Nursing, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

International Journal of Health Sciences
|November 1, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Age, number of diseased vessels, and comorbidities significantly impact the quality of life for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. Healthcare providers should focus on these factors for comprehensive patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Quality of Life Research
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves longevity in cardiovascular disease patients.
  • However, suboptimal quality of life (QoL) persists post-PCI.
  • Identifying QoL determinants is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the quality of life in patients following coronary angioplasty.
  • To identify key factors influencing QoL in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 106 patients who underwent coronary angioplasty.
  • Data collected using a self-structured questionnaire and the MacNew Quality of Life questionnaire.
  • Analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Results:

  • Multivariate linear regression revealed age (P=0.0001), number of diseased vessels (P=0.0001), and comorbidities (P<0.05) as significant predictors of QoL.
  • These factors collectively influence the post-angioplasty experience.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals can enhance QoL by addressing age, vessel disease extent, and comorbidities.
  • Lifestyle modification and tailored care programs are recommended, particularly for elderly patients.
  • Comprehensive care strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes after PCI.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseasepercutaneous coronary artery interventionquality of life

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