Preface -- The genesis of health: Evolution of the Concept of Health-Related Quality of Life.- Quality of Life in Hypertensive Patients -- Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.- Quality of Life in Patients after Coronary Interventional Treatment -- Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure -- Quality of Life in Patients with Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances -- Quality of Life in Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices -- Quality of Life in After Stroke -- Appendix: Questionnaires Used for the Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases with Relevant References.

A modern definition of health goes beyond the biological dimension to encompass human functionality and well-being. Quality of life is one of the most popular health-related concepts and simultaneously reflects several dimensions of individual health. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is taken to include physical, psychological, and social aspects of positive well-being as well as negative effects of illness, treatment, and infirmity. Quality of life outcomes are now considered an important indicator of the success of both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In this book, recognized experts discuss the findings of various studies, including their own, regarding HRQoL in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The impact of the newest forms of medical treatment on well-being is considered in patients with arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke as well as in patients who have undergone interventional procedures or have implantable cardiac devices. By summarizing established facts and presenting new data, this book will be an invaluable source of information for all practitioners in the field.