PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOME OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (CABG) AND VALVULAR SURGERIES IN JIPMER, PUDUCHERRY

Introduction: Coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease are common among cardiovascular diseases and the burden of CAD and valvular heart disease is enormous, for the patients as well as for the country. Both CABG & valvular surgery are performed to improve functional capability and quality of life. Aim: To assess the psychological outcome of patients undergoing Coronary artery bypass graft and valvular surgeries. Methods: In this prospective observational study, 40 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft or valvular surgery were selected through consecutive sampling method from August 2018 to February 2018. The tools used for data collection were short form 36 questionnaire and Zung anxiety scale to assess the quality of life and anxiety level respectively. Results: In both CABG & valve groups, postoperative quality of life improved in all dimensions comparing to preoperative quality of life including physical functioning (p<0.002, p<0.000 ), role limitations due to physical health (p< 0.013, p<0.000), role limitations due to emotional problems (p<0.005, p<0.000), energy/fatigue (p<0.00, p< 0.000), emotional wellbeing (p<0.001, p<0.000), social functioning (p<1, p<0.108), pain (p<0.006, p<0.001), perception of general health (p<0.000, p<0.000). Conclusion: Coronary artery bypass graft and valve surgeries improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease