Functional status and quality of life in long-term survivors of cardiac arrest after cardiac surgery

Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) in octogenarians is most common and debilitating second to coronary artery disease, leading to poor quality of life (QOL). AS has higher mortality comparison to isolated revascularization (CABG) surgery. Studies indicated the benefits of both types of surgeries in octogenarians in improvement of functionality and QOL. Objective of this study was to assess long-term survival, functional status, living arrangements and QOL in the octogenarians in aortic valve and CABG surgery. Methods: Between September 2000 and September 2006, 304 consecutive patients aged 80-92 years (mean: 83.2 ± 2.8) who had CABG (196) and AVR (108) with or without CABG were identified. All survivors were followed prospectively for a mean period of 36.5 months (7-78). Their QOL and functional status was assessed by using items from the Barthel index and Karnofsky performance score. In this study we used observable descriptive measures to describe QOL (i.e. Phenomenology: the study of lived experience), in a number of domain activities of day-today life in our elderly patients. Results: Overall 30-day in-hospital mortality (CABG/AVR; n::%) rate was (24/10::12.2/9.2%). The non-adjusted survival rate was 82.7/78.2% and 72.4/66.5% at 1 and 3 years respectively. Among the 207 (136/71::69.4/65.7%) survivors from a cohort of 304, (89/44::65.4/62.0%) were autonomous, (38/18::27.9/25.4%) were semiautonomous, and 9/9::6.6/12.6%) were dependents. Among the survivors (103/47::75.7/66.2%) living in own homes, (24/15::17.6/21.1%) in residences and (9/9::6.6/12.6%) in the supervised setting. The surviving patients were involved social (133/68::97.8/95.8%), cognitive (132/68::97/95.9%), physical (126/65::92.6/91.5%), and/or volunteer and creative activities (27/18::19.8/25.3%). All survivors were cardiac symptoms free. Conclusions: Early and long-term survival in CABG and AVR group was not significantly different. More than 90% of survivors were physically active. Functional status and QOL were not significantly different in two groups. This long-term information can help when considering risks and benefits of Cardiac surgery and planning the future need for health care resources among octogenarians.

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Quality of Life in the Very Elderly after Cardiac Surgery: A Comparison of SF-36 between Long-Term Survivors and an Age-Matched Population

Gerontology ◽

10.1159/000080179 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 50 (6) ◽

pp. 407-410 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Johan Sjögren ◽

Lars I. Thulin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cardiac Surgery ◽

Very Elderly ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Long Term Survivors

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78 Detailed quality of life assessment on long term survivors of primary radiation therapy for cancer of the base of tongue

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics ◽

10.1016/0360-3016(95)97743-k ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. 180 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Louis Harrison ◽

Michael Zelefsky ◽

David Pfister ◽

Elise Carper ◽

Adam Rahen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Radiation Therapy ◽

Life Assessment ◽

Primary Radiation ◽

Quality Of Life Assessment ◽

Base Of Tongue ◽

Long Term Survivors

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Long-term Outcome After Survival of a Cardiac Arrest: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair ◽

10.1177/1545968317697032 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 530-539 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Véronique R. M. Moulaert ◽

Caroline M. van Heugten ◽

Ton P. M. Gorgels ◽

Derick T. Wade ◽

Jeanine A. Verbunt

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome ◽

Prospective Longitudinal ◽

Prospective Longitudinal Cohort

Background. A cardiac arrest can lead to hypoxic brain injury, which can affect all levels of functioning. Objective. To investigate 1-year outcome and the pattern of recovery after surviving a cardiac arrest. Methods. This was a multicenter, prospective longitudinal cohort study with 1 year of follow-up (measurements 2 weeks, 3 months, 1 year). On function level, physical/cardiac function (New York Heart Association Classification), cognition (Cognitive Log [Cog-log], Cognitive Failures Questionnaire), emotional functioning (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Impact of Event Scale), and fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale) were assessed. In addition, level of activities (Frenchay Activities Index, FAI), participation (Community Integration Questionnaire [CIQ] and return to work), and quality of life (EuroQol 5D, EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale, SF-36, Quality of Life after Brain Injury) were measured. Results. In this cohort, 141 cardiac arrest survivors were included. At 1 year, 14 (13%) survivors scored below cutoff on the Cog-log. Both anxiety and depression were present in 16 (15%) survivors, 29 (28%) experienced posttraumatic stress symptoms and 55 (52%), severe fatigue. Scores on the FAI and the CIQ were, on average, respectively 96% and 92% of the prearrest scores. Of those previously working, 41 (72%) had returned to work. Most recovery of cognitive function and quality of life occurred within the first 3 months, with further improvement on some domains of quality of life up to 12 months. Conclusions. Overall, long-term outcome in terms of activities, participation, and quality of life after cardiac arrest is reassuring. Nevertheless, fatigue is common; problems with cognition and emotions occur; and return to work can be at risk.

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