Key result
Perceived quality of life dimensions, such as subjective general health (RR 3.15) and perceived arrhythmia (RR 1.72), significantly predicted long-term mortality after a cardiac event.
Why the study?
Does perceived quality of life predict long-term mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease?
Population
413 patients with ischemic heart disease, assessed 1 year after acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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May support QoL assessments for post-event risk stratification; hypothesis-generating for whether improving perceived health affects survival.
Cohort (n=413)
Does perceived quality of life predict long-term mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease?
Relative Risk: 3.15
Patient-reported quality of life 1 year after a cardiac event is a significant predictor of long-term mortality, highlighting the prognostic value of subjective health assessments.
Westin et al. (2005) conducted a cohort in Ischemic heart disease (n=413). Perceived quality of life was evaluated on Long-term mortality (RR 3.15). Perceived quality of life dimensions, such as subjective general health (RR 3.15) and perceived arrhythmia (RR 1.72), significantly predicted long-term mortality after a cardiac event.
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