Key result
Depressed mood was associated with significantly increased odds of severe atrial fibrillation symptom burden (OR 3.19; 95% CI 2.65-8.45) after adjusting for perceived AF frequency, duration, sex, and COPD.
Why the study?
Does depressed mood amplify heart-related symptoms in patients with persistent and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Population
563 patients with atrial fibrillation
Comparison
Depressed mood vs Absence of depressed mood or improvement in…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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DM was associated with higher AF symptom burden independent of episode perception; leaves open whether mood interventions reduce symptoms.
Observational (n=563)
Yes
Does depressed mood amplify heart-related symptoms in patients with persistent and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Odds Ratio: 3.19 (95% CI 2.65–8.45)
Depressed mood is independently associated with a higher burden of atrial fibrillation symptoms, suggesting that psychological well-being significantly impacts symptom perception in AF patients.
Rothe et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Persistent and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (n=563). Depressed mood vs. Absence of depressed mood was evaluated on Severe atrial fibrillation symptom burden (OR 3.19, 95% CI 2.65-8.45). Depressed mood was associated with significantly increased odds of severe atrial fibrillation symptom burden (OR 3.19; 95% CI 2.65-8.45) after adjusting for perceived AF frequency, duration, sex, and COPD.
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