Fatigue in Older Adults Postmyocardial Infarction.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to comprehensively examine putative factors that may independently contribute to fatigue and subsequent persistence of fatigue in elderly adults 6-8 months post-myocardial infarction (MI). Studies suggest cardiac function, comorbidities, daytime sleepiness, depression, anemia, interleukins, and social support are correlates of fatigue; however, no studies have systematically examined these factors 6 months post-MI in an aging population.

Methods: Study participants included 49 women and men (N = 98) ages 65-91 who were 6-8 months post-MI.