Impact of body mass index on clinical outcome and health-related quality of life following open heart surgery.
The effect of increased body mass index (BMI) on survival following open heart surgery is unclear. We explored the relationship between BMI, survival following elective open heart surgery, and health-related quality of life. Our results suggest that increased BMI need not be a deterrent for undergoing open heart surgery. Patients with increased BMI can expect similar complication rates, significant gains in health-related quality of life at 1 year, and comparable intermediate survival.
Barnett
Scott D
SD
VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Tampa, Florida 33627, USA. Scott.barnett2@va.gov
Martin
Lisa M
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Halpin
Linda S
LS
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D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000401:mortality* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors