Congestive heart failure, even in early stages, was associated with reduced well-being and higher self-assessed disability among 407 67-year-old men compared to those without CHF.
Cross-Sectional (n=407)
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Does congestive heart failure affect well-being and quality of life in older men?
Even early stages of congestive heart failure significantly reduce quality of life and well-being in older men, particularly among those receiving drug treatment.
To see whether well-being and quality-of-life are affected in congestive heart failure (CHF), a number of health variables, self-assessed and objectively measured, were estimated among 67-year-old men sampled from the general population of Gothenburg, Sweden. Based on history, physical examination and drug treatment, 407 men were studied and grouped into 4 stages of CHF, ranging from no signs or symptoms of CHF to advanced CHF. Men with CHF had more of other cardiovascular disease manifestations, utilized more health care, and reported less well-being and a higher rate of self-assessed disability than men with no CHF. These quality-of-life changes were found not only in the overt cases but also in early CHF. Regardless of CHF stage, quality-of-life seemed more affected in men on drug treatment, compared with those not treated.
Eriksson et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Congestive heart failure (n=407). Congestive heart failure (CHF) vs. No signs or symptoms of CHF was evaluated on Well-being and quality-of-life (self-assessed and objectively measured health variables). Congestive heart failure, even in early stages, was associated with reduced well-being and higher self-assessed disability among 407 67-year-old men compared to those without CHF.