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Quality of Life After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jacqueline Schmidt-RioValle1, Moath Abu Ejheisheh1, María José Membrive-Jiménez2

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 18, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) significantly improves quality of life for patients with coronary heart disease. This procedure enhances physical and mental well-being, though potential risks require careful consideration.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major global health issue, causing significant disability and mortality.
  • Cardiac catheterization, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a common intervention for CHD.
  • While CABG improves symptoms and survival, it carries risks like kidney failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze the impact of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on patients' quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed using data from CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Cuiden databases.
  • Searches were conducted in June 2020, including 16 studies for the review and 3 for the meta-analysis.
  • A total of 7537 subjects were included in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Studies using the SF questionnaire indicated improvements in physical and mental quality of life post-CABG.
  • The NHP questionnaire revealed score enhancements and, in some cases, gender-specific differences in quality of life.
  • CABG appears to positively influence overall quality of life for individuals with coronary pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting is a viable option for enhancing the quality of life in patients with coronary diseases.
  • Careful assessment of potential risks associated with CABG is crucial before proceeding with the intervention.

Keywords:
coronary artery bypass graftfollow-up studymeta-analysisprevalencequality of lifesurgerysystematic review

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