Quality of life of patient with coronary artery disease

Abstract

Background : Coronary artery disease are the common cause of death globally, it can effect on patient physical , emotional , social and environmental aspects , coronary artery disease can disrupt the patient quality of life. Fortunately, ischemic heart disease can be treated successfully with lifestyle changes, medicines, and surgical procedures. Early recognition of the risk factors and primary prevention have significantly decreased the morbidity and mortality associated with CAD. Objective: The Objectives of the study are to Asses patients (Q.O.L.) after coronary.artery.disease, Find out the relation between.the (Q.O.L.) for patient who complain from CAD and the demographical data. Methods: Descriptive cross sectional study design was selected to achieve the objectives of the study. Non probability (purposive) sampling of 120 patients (77) male and (43) female were selected to study the quality of life of patients with coronary artery disease in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf city. Results: According to study finding, the overall evaluation of research sample quality of life were poor, the researcher found that there were non-significant relationship between the subjects demographical characteristic's and their overall assessment of (Q.O.L.) except of the one item (monthly income).