Abstract

Results of quality of life in 158 patients who underwent cardiac surgery due to the acute coronary syndrome are presented. Quality of life was assessed by using the SF-36 questionnaire. Groups were formed by age and by gender. It was revealed there are more patients with average and increased the quality of life in a group with surgical revascularization. Results were statistically insignificant in the age group up to 65 years and over 65 years of age, except the MH (p=0,02). Statistically significant difference was registered in RE indicator (p=0, 02) when comparing men and women physical and mental health. A statistically significant difference (p<0,001) in all indicators was registered in both age groups during 1 and 6 months, 1 and 12 months. There is no statistically significant difference between people with secondary and higher education. 

Keywords

coronary bypass surgery, acute coronary syndrome, quality of life, SF-36 questionnaire, rehabilitation department, role-emotional state, mental health, physical or emotional state, physical and mental health, physical component, multi-centered register, quantitative assessment