The Influence of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter

Conclusion: In conclusion, depression and anxiety symptoms and female gender emerged as clear indicators of poor HRQoL in AF/AFL patients. These risk factors should be used to identify patients who may require additional evaluation and treatment efforts to manage their cardiac conditions or HRQoL. Interventions to improve HRQoL in these individuals require further investigation.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research