Physical distress is associated with cardiovascular events in a high risk population of elderly men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-reported health perceptions such as physical distress and quality of life are suggested independent predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients with established cardiovascular disease. This study examined the associations between these factors and three years incidence of cardiovascular events in a population of elderly men with long term hyperlipidemia.

Methods

We studied observational data in a cohort of 433 men aged 64-76 years from a prospective, 2 x 2 factorial designed, three-year interventional trial. Information of classical risk factors was obtained and the following questionnaires were administered at baseline: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Physical Symptom Distress Index and Life Satisfaction Index. The occurrence of cardiovascular d

SUBMITTER: Einvik G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2667171 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature