ArticleThe Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Implications of Cardiac Scarring on Body Image Disturbance Among Young Adults With Congenital Heart Defects.
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- Meta-analysis of scar formation and depression and anxiety symptoms in patients after cardiac surgery.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Minimally invasive versus sternotomy cardiac surgery in younger adults: the role of body image in health-related quality of life.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Neurodevelopment and psychosocial adjustment in children with early surgical ventricular septal defect repair: exploring the influence of surgery-related variables across childhood and adolescence.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundMany individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergo open heart surgery, resulting in prominent scarring. However, little research has assessed the impact of surgical scarring on body image in this population.
objectiveWithin this cross-sectional study, associations between body image concerns, anxiety and depression symptoms, and health-related quality of life among individuals with CHD were evaluated.
methodsYoung adults with CHD (N = 138) completed the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire along with other patient-reported outcome measures.
resultsScores on the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire were lower (mean, 1.3 ± 0.5) than populations with diabetes amputations, craniofacial conditions, idiopathic scoliosis, and clinical controls. Higher Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire scores were reported among women ( P = .003) and were associated with greater anxiety ( P = .000) and depression ( P = .13) after controlling for sex.
conclusionsBody image concerns related to cardiac surgery scarring are especially prominent in women and associated with greater emotional distress, suggesting potential clinical relevance for evaluating body image concerns in persons with CHD.
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