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Observational studyBMC cardiovascular disorders2017

Assessment of the length of sick leave in patients with ischemic heart disease.

Nausica Català Tella, Catalina Serna Arnaiz, Jordi Real Gatius, Oriol Yuguero Torres, Leonardo Galván Santiago

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Observational study in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  8. Psychological State after an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Impact of Physical Limitations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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5 authors.

Nausica Català TellaABS Eixample, Institut Català de la Salut, Balmes avenue, 4, 25006, Lleida, Spain. ncatala@hotmail.com.
Catalina Serna ArnaizABS Eixample, Institut Català de la Salut, Balmes avenue, 4, 25006, Lleida, Spain.
Jordi Real GatiusInstitut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Lleida, Spain.
Oriol Yuguero TorresServicio de Urgencias del Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain.
Leonardo Galván SantiagoDepartament Català de la Salut, Servicio de farmacia, Lleida, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of ischemic heart disease is high. Few recent studies have investigated the periods of sick leave of these patients. Our aim is to determine the length of sick leave after an acute coronary syndrome, its costs, associated factors and to assess the use of antidepressants and/or anxiolytics.

methodsAn observational study of a retrospective cohort of patients on sick leave due to ischemic heart disease in a health region between 2008-2011, with follow-up until the first return to work, death, or end of the study (31/12/2012). MEASUREMENTS: length of sick leave, sociodemographic variables and medical prescriptions.

resultsFour hundred and ninety-seven patients (mean age 53 years, 90.7% male), diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (60%), angina pectoris (20.7%) or chronic form of ischemic heart disease (19.1%). Thirty-seven per cent of patients took anxiolytics the year after diagnosis and 15% took antidepressants. The average duration of sick leave was 177 days (95% CI: 163-191 days). Patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction returned to work after a mean of 192 days, compared to 128 days in cases with angina pectoris. Patients who took antidepressants during the year after diagnosis returned to work after a mean of 240 days. The mean work productivity loss was estimated to be 9,673 euros/person.

conclusionsThe mean duration of sick leave due to ischemic heart disease was almost six months. Consumption of psychotropic medication doubled after the event. Older age, suffering an acute myocardial infarction and taking antidepressants were associated with a longer sick leave period.

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AbsenteeismSick LeaveAge FactorsAnti-Anxiety AgentsAntidepressive AgentsDrug PrescriptionsEfficiencyFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial IschemiaRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsAnti-Anxiety AgentsAntidepressive AgentsAcute coronary syndromeAcute myocardial ischemiaAnxiety/depressionCoronary heart diseaseCostIschemic heart diseaseSick leave

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PMID28100195
PMCPMC5242005

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