Cross-classification of physical and affective symptom clusters and 180-day event-free survival in moderate to advanced heart failure

Despite significant advances in the management of heart failure (HF),1 symptom burden continues to be a problem for the millions of adults living with HF worldwide.2 Higher symptom burden is associated with worse quality of life3 and clinical outcomes among adults with HF.4 In addition to common physical symptoms such as dyspnea and sleep-wake disturbances, many adults with HF report multiple affective symptoms such as depression and anxiety.2 Moreover, adults with HF report an average of 9 symptoms,5 with over 20 symptoms reported towards the end of life.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research