Cardiovascular Disease and Patterns of Change in Functional Status Over 15 Years: Findings From the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study [Epidemiology]

ConclusionsThis study documents that a decline in FS precedes incidence of CVD‐related hospitalization by at least 2 years, providing a strong argument for routine preventative assessment of FS among older adults.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - March 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kucharska-Newton, A., Griswold, M., Yao, Z. H., Foraker, R., Rose, K., Rosamond, W., Wagenknecht, L., Koton, S., Pompeii, L., Windham, B. G. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Primary Prevention, Women Original Research Source Type: research