Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. The associations of COMISA with …
Abstract: Background: U.S. Veterans have a greater prevalence and earlier onset of cardiovascular disease than non-Veterans. Thus, blood pressure (BP) control is particularly …
Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic conditions that are comorbid with disordered sleep represent a high burden to the U.S. population, and Veterans have a …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …
Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders disproportionately impact Veterans compared to their civilian counterparts. We evaluated the impact of mental health disorders on …
Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …
Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) is more common among post-9/11 Veterans and women versus older Veterans and men. Despite mandatory screening, the concordance …
Abstract: Background: There is growing consideration of sleep disturbances and disorders in early cardiovascular risk, including atrial fibrillation (AF). Obstructive sleep apnea …
Abstract: Background: Heart failure (HF) is common among people aging with HIV (PWH) and without HIV (PWoH). Despite the poor prognosis for HF, advance directives (AD) completion …