Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) after cardiac surgery represents a significant clinical
problem. The prevalence of CPSP varies widely between studies, but severe CPSP is …

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess the prevalence, characteristics, effect, and
predictors of chronic postoperative pain 1 to 3 years after cardiac surgery. METHODS …

Background: Persistent postoperative pain continues to be an underrecognized
complication. We examined the prevalence of and risk factors for this type of pain after …

Background and Purpose Chronic postoperative pain (CPSP) after cardiac surgery can
cause severe health problems. As demonstrated in noncardiac surgeries, preoperative …

Background Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is a common complication after many
surgical procedures, including cardiac surgery. The prevalence of CPSP after cardiac …

POORLY CONTROLLED PAIN is associated with sympa-thetic nervous system activation
and an increased hormonal stress response. This response may contribute to multiple …

Background There are limited data on sternotomy as a cause of chronic postsurgical pain,
mainly restricted to 1 year after surgery. Aims To assess the prevalence of chronic …

Pain levels after cardiac surgery are often severe and undertreated. The effects of
undertreatment may be both severe and prolonged. The incidence of chronic pain after …

Persistent postoperative pain (PPP) after cardiac surgery is a significant complication that
negatively affects patient quality of life and increases health care system burden. However …

Background Chronic postsurgical pain is a common complication of surgery. The role of
psychologic risk factors like depression and anxiety is substantially understudied in cardiac …