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Impact of marital status and comorbid disorders on health-related quality of life after cardiac surgery.

Ann Kristin BjørnnesMonica ParryRagnhild FalkJudy Watt-WatsonIrene LieMarit Leegaard
Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2017)
Women experienced decreased HRQL and a slower first-year recovery following cardiac surgery compared to men. This study demonstrates a need for follow-up and support to help women manage their symptoms and improve their function within the first year after cardiac surgery. This was particularly pronounced for those women living alone.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • cardiac surgery
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cervical cancer screening
  • acute kidney injury
  • breast cancer risk
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • middle aged