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Purpose

Prospective observational study on quality of life with postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using SF-36 and qualitative questions

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 100 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • All genders - Ages 18-99 years old - Scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery - Able to answer survey questions

Exclusion Criteria

  • Persistent / permanent atrial fibrillation - Atrial fibrillation at presentation for surgery - Emergent operations

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Target group Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Other: Survey
    SF-36, TSQM-9, qualitative questions

Recruiting Locations

Mass General Brigham
Boston 4930956, Massachusetts 6254926 02115
Contact:
Leonard MHK Simeth, BS
6173529209
lsimeth@bwh.harvard.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Study Contact

Leonard Simeth, cand.med.
+1 6173 529209
lsimeth@bwh.harvard.edu

Detailed Description

This is a prospective observational study on quality of life in patients after cardiac surgery with postoperative atrial fibrillation. Patients will answer surveys before their surgery as well as one and three months after their heart operation. The survey includes SF-36, TSQM-9 and qualitative questions.

Notice

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