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Quality of life and coronary artery bypass surgery: A longitudinal study

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant worldwide health problem leading to premature death and chronic illness with Coronary heart disease (CHD) accounts for 52% of CVD cases with 16 million cases of CHD in the US. One of the treatment options for those with CHD is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG). The aim of the surgery is to alleviate symptoms such as angina and breathlessness, prevent further Myocardial Infarctions (MIs) and reduce the progression of CHD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCoronary Artery Bypasses
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages161-210
Number of pages50
ISBN (Electronic)9781617282096
ISBN (Print)9781607410645
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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