Editorial
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World J Cardiol. Feb 26, 2025; 17(2): 100213
Published online Feb 26, 2025. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i2.100213
From surgery to recovery: Measuring success through quality of life and functional improvements after cardiac surgery
Peng Li, Hui-Ping Zhang
Peng Li, Department of Geriatric, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Hui-Ping Zhang, Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Author contributions: Li P performed the research and wrote this original manuscript Zhang HP overseen the project.
Supported by National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding Project, No. BJ-2023-206.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Hui-Ping Zhang, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dahua Road, Dongdan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China. huipingzhang73@163.com
Received: August 10, 2024
Revised: December 25, 2024
Accepted: January 9, 2025
Published online: February 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Postoperative quality of life (QoL) and functional capacity are essential markers of successful cardiac surgery outcomes. This editorial reviews recent studies highlighting substantial postoperative improvements, particularly with the cardiac rehabilitation integration. Critical factors include preoperative health, age, length of intensive care unit stay, and perioperative complications. Standardized tools like Short Form Health Survey-36 and EuroQOL-5D are vital for evaluating these metrics and guiding patient recovery.