All-Cause Mortality for Life Insurance Applicants with the Presence of Bundle Branch Block.

To determine the all-cause mortality of life insurance applicants who have a bundle branch block. Bundle branch block is an electrocardiographic pattern that has variable prognostic implications. Research studies have shown that both left and right bundle branch block are associated with increased mortality among cases that have heart disease.

All-Cause Mortality for Life Insurance Applicants with a Family History of Coronary Artery Disease Before 60.

Objective: -To determine the all-cause mortality of life insurance applicants having a family history of coronary artery disease (CAD) before age 60.

Background: -Epidemiological studies have shown that a family history of premature CAD is an independent risk factor for CAD events. The strength of the association between family history and CAD is greatest with earlier age of presentation of CAD in the family member and when multiple family members are affected.