Gender differences in pre-event health status of young patients with acute myocardial infarction: A VIRGO study analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

We assessed gender differences in pre-event health status (symptoms, functioning, quality of life) in young patients with acute myocardial infarction and whether or not this association persists following sequential adjustment for important covariates. We also evaluated the interaction between gender and prior coronary artery disease, given that aggressive symptom control is a cornerstone of care in those with known coronary disease.

Methods and results

A total of 3501 acute myocardial infarction patients (2349 women) aged 18-55 years were enrolled from 103 US/24 Spanish hospitals (2008-2012). Clinical/health status information was obtained by medical record abstraction and patient interviews. Pre-event health status was measured by generic (Short Form-12, EuroQoL) and

SUBMITTER: Dreyer RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4658311 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature