Experience of cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery surgery: effects on health and risk factors

Lindsay, G., Hanlon, W.P., Smith, L.N. and Belcher, P.R. (2003) Experience of cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery surgery: effects on health and risk factors. International Journal of Cardiology, 87(1), pp. 67-73. (doi: 10.1016/S0167-5273(02)00208-5)

Abstract

Objective:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are provided to support the recovery process following acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Attendance varies. We related attendance following CABG to severity of cardiac symptoms, general health status (Short Form-36) and prevalence of modifiable coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. METHODS: 209 patients due to undergo CABG were recruited and assessed preoperatively as well as at a mean of 16.4 months postoperatively. General health status was measured using the Short Form-36 questionnaire. Severity of cardiac symptoms was assessed on a visual analogue scale. Modifiable coronary artery disease risk factors (smoking, body mass index, hypertension and elevated cholesterol) and social deprivation index were noted.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lindsay, Dr Grace and Belcher, Dr Philip and Smith, Professor Lorraine
• Authors: Lindsay, G., Hanlon, W.P., Smith, L.N., and Belcher, P.R.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
• Journal Name: International Journal of Cardiology
• Publisher: Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam.
• ISSN: 0167-5273
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam
• First Published: First published in International Journal of Cardiology 87(1):67-73
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher