Assessment of the Early Disabling Effects of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Using Direct Measures of Physical Function.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is an important treatment option in patients with coronary artery disease. Despite its beneficial effects, CABG surgery and its subsequent hospitalization may reduce physical functional capacity in patients, contributing to physical disability. Our objective was to assess the early disabling effects of CABG surgery and its subsequent hospitalization using direct measurements of physical function.

Methods

Patients (n = 44) were assessed pre-surgery and at hospital discharge for physical function using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and self-reported physical and mental health by questionnaire.

Results

The total SPPB score (P < .001) and all of its components (P < .01-.001) decreased markedly following C

SUBMITTER: Rengo JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8464611 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature