Influence of buspirone hydrochloride on the quality of life of patients with chronic heart failure of ischemic etiology and anxiety-depressive disorder
The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of buspirone hydrochloride on quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) of ischemic etiology and anxiety-depressive disorders (ADD). According to the results of HADS, Beck Depression Questionnaire and Spielberger Anxiety scale all the patients were divided into two groups: the 1st one with ADD, the 2nd one - without them. For assessment of QoL MLHFQ and SF-36 questionnaires were used in patients of both groups before and after treatment with buspirone hydrochloride. Incorporation of buspirone hydrochloride in to the complex therapy of patients with CHF and ADD allows not only to normalize the psycho-emotional status of this group of patients, but also significantly improve their QoL (University clinic. - 2014. - Vol.10,№1. - P. 56-62).