Quality of Life for Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. Patients with coronary artery disease
can benefit from a popular surgical surgery called coronary artery bypass grafting, which improves symptoms,
mortality rates, and quality of life (QoL), this study aims to assess quality of life for post-coronary artery bypass
grafting in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2024 to January 2025.
The electronic online questionnaire was published through social media in all regions of Saudi Arabia. It consisted
of socio-demographic data, past medical and surgical history, and questions related to QoL. The collected data were
analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program version. Results: The study was conducted
on 402 post-coronary artery bypass grafting patients in Saudi Arabia. The mean age was 57.4 years, with 53.2%
males. A high education level was noted, with 63.5% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Socioeconomic factors
were significant, with 40.8% earning over 15,000 SAR monthly. Satisfaction with health was reported by 67.9%,
clinical findings showed 84.8% adhered to medications, and 51.5% experienced complications. Psychological
well-being improved for 90%. Younger married males had better recovery outcomes. Conclusion: While our
study demonstrates that a significant proportion of patients operated for coronary artery bypass grafting in Saudi
Arabia experience improvements in their quality of life, it also highlights critical areas for intervention, including
pain management, lifestyle modification, and financial support