Heart Failure

New data from Rush University illuminate research in heart failure

Published in Drug Law Weekly, July 21st, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "The exact role of psychosocial status in quality of life (QOL) of patients with heart failure (HF) is not fully clarified. This report investigates the association of depression and social Support in 2 subdomains of QOL, overall satisfaction with QOL (S-QOL) and limitations in physical functioning (PF-QOL) in a diverse group of HF patients."

"Baseline data were used from a behavioral clinical trial, with complete information on 695 HF patients, of whom 33% were black and 24% had diastolic dysfunction. Data were collected via structured questionnaires, medical record review, and a 6-minute walk test. QOL outcome, included the...

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Source: Drug Law Weekly (2009-07-21)

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