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Patient characteristics were compared between those who did not reduce their work hours, those who reduced, and those who were no longer working 1 year after AMI. Multinomial logistic regression was used to analyze independent predictors of working ability.
Of the patients, Women were more likely to reduce or stop working. Patients who did not reduce were more frequently young and male. Approximately 1 in 8 did not return to work and approximately 1 in 7 reduced their work hours.
Important factors associated with reducing or no longer working after AMI were female sex, older age and a higher proportion of comorbidities.
Ischemic heart disease is globally one of the most important causes of death 1. In Switzerland, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for over 20, deaths every year, which accounts for around a third of all deaths nationwide 3. In , approximately Return to work and being able to remain employed after AMI are important markers of functional status, and are associated with individual self-esteem and societal costs 5 , 6. In Switzerland, there is lack of knowledge concerning the impact of acute myocardial infarction AMI on the ability to continue working.
