Table 5

SF-36 after CE and in a general population

Variable
6 months after CE
General population
p

SF-36 domains, mean ± sd



     Physical function
52.0 ± 25.9
75.4 ± 23.6
< 0.001a
     Role physical
50.3 ± 34.7
76.7 ± 26.1
< 0.001a
     Bodily pain
60.9 ± 27.8
65.7 ± 26.2
0.11a
     General health perception
46.8 ± 25.7
59.5 ± 19.8
< 0.001a
     Vitality
35.0 ± 14.9
57.2 ± 21.1
< 0.001a
     Social functioning
57.6 ± 26.9
76.0 ± 24.1
< 0.001a
     Role emotional
53.1 ± 34.3
76.9 ± 25.8
< 0.001a
     Mental health
50.9 ± 17.2
66.1 ± 22.8
< 0.001a

a paired t test

SF-36, Short-form 36; CE, carotid endarterectomy

Sd, standart deviation

Abelha et al. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2008 8:33   doi:10.1186/1471-2261-8-33