Physical and psychosocial functioning of women and men after coronary artery bypass surgery

Article Abstract:

The quality of life in both women and men appears to improve substantially after coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers surveyed 240 men and 66 women six months after their surgery and asked them about their ability to function physically, socially and mentally. The women were older on average than the men, had more severe angina and were more likely to have had a heart attack. Mortality rates immediately after surgery were higher in the women, but this was due to other factors rather than gender. Both women and men reported substantial improvements in their quality of life after surgery and the gains were approximately equal.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Quality of life, Cardiac patients, Coronary artery bypass

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Physicians' Experiences and Beliefs Regarding Informal Consultation

Article Abstract:

Many primary care physicians place great value on consultations with specialists and request such consultations often. A survey of 705 physicians found that those involved in primary care requested more consultations than those in specialties. Physicians in an HMO, a multi-specialty or single-specialty group requested more consultations than solo practitioners. Those who received income from capitation were more likely to request consultations than those who did not. Primary care physicians valued consultations more than specialists and believed that they contributed to quality of care.

Surveys, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, Medical consultation

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Perceived Risks of Heart Disease and Cancer Among Cigarette Smokers

Article Abstract:

Many smokers are not aware that they have a higher risk of heart disease and cancer than non-smokers. Researchers surveyed 3,031 adults, of whom 737 were current smokers. Most had no history of a heart attack or cancer. Only 29% of the smokers believed they had a higher-than-average risk of heart attack and 40% believed they had a higher risk of cancer. Only half the smokers who had hypertension or angina believed they had a higher risk of heart attack. Older and less educated people were more likely to underestimate their risk.

Heart diseases, Smokers, Public opinion, Cancer

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