SURVIVAL AND WORKING ABILITY IN MEN AFTER CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY (ANALYSIS OF REGISTRY DATA)
This retrospective study was focused on the survival and working ability in 2169 men (mean age 54.5+-5.8 yr) included in the registry after they underwent coronary bypass surgery in 2000-2009. Three, five and ten-year survival rates were 91, 87 and 74% respectively. Independent factors influencing long-term survival were correction of valve defects (OR 3,1,95%, CI 1.9-4.8; p<0.001) and left ventricular ejection fraction (OR 2,9, 95% CI 2.1-3.8; p<0.001). 34,2 and 60.2% of the patients were disabled before and after surgery respectively. This rise is attributed to the poorly developed system of postoperative rehabilitation. Occupational status was not an independent factor affecting long-term survival.