ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
A cross-sectional study of pulmonary and quality of life outcomes in patients with CABG and COPD.
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Abstract
Background: Pulmonary dysfunction and compromised respiratory quality of life are frequent sequelae in both coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study, we compared pulmonary function and respiratory-related quality of life between these two patient groups based on real-life clinical data. Methods: A total of 89 patients (42 CABG and 47 COPD) were assessed. Baseline demographics, body mass index (BMI), pulmonary function tests (FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC), and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) scores were compared. Comparisons between groups were made using Results: The groups were comparable in age and sex, but BMI was higher in the CABG group ( Conclusion: Patients with prior CABG exhibit more favorable lung function and respiratory quality of life than COPD patients. Group status was independently associated with outcomes, suggesting that both groups need tailored rehabilitation and multidisciplinary management. Therefore, multicenter prospective studies are warranted.
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