Years of able life in older persons--the role of cardiovascular imaging and biomarkers: the Cardiovascular Health Study.

ABSTRACT: As the U.S. population grows older, there is greater need to examine physical independence. Previous studies have assessed risk factors in relation to either disability or mortality, but an outcome that combines both is still needed. The Cardiovascular Health Study is a population-based, prospective study where participants underwent baseline echocardiogram, measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), and various biomarkers, then followed for up to 18 years. Years of able life (YAL) constituted the number of years the participant was able to perform all activities of daily living. Linear regression was used to model the relationship between selected measures and outcomes, adjusted for confounding variables. Among 4902 participants, mean age was 72.6 ± 5.4 years, median YAL for mal

SUBMITTER: Alshawabkeh LI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4579951 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature