Evaluation of the quality of life among the patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

ABSTRACT

Background: The coronary artery bypass grafting [CABG] is performed to completely or partially relieve the symptoms of coronary heart disease [CHD]. One of the most important goals of this operation is the improvement of quality of life [QoL]. The data obtained on health-related quality of life [HRQoL] represents the functional limitations and the alleviation of symptoms among patients. Many factors influence HRQoL, including age at the time of surgery, left ventricular condition, record of heart stroke, type and the number of grafts, and so on. The purpose of the study was to examine the HRQoL and its related factors after CABG among the patients referring to selected therapeutic-educational centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences