Illness intrusiveness, health locus of control, and anxiety symptoms among Veterans with congestive heart failure

Abstract: Disease severity, illness intrusiveness, and health locus of control (HLC) each contribute to psychosocial wellbeing in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). To …

Serum cholesterol and impact of age on coronary heart disease death in more than 4 million veterans

Abstract: Background: The lipid hypothesis postulates that lower blood cholesterol is associated with reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, which has been challenged by …

Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Incident Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in predominantly male populations or limited community samples. …

NLRP3 is associated with coronary artery disease in Vietnam veterans

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have established that coronary artery disease is associated with excess inflammation. These studies have shown an elevation of both pro and …

Physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease and diabetes

Abstract: Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental …