Figure 1

Forest plot of multivariable Cox regression models for all-cause mortality in CHF and CAD patients enrolled in the cardiology care programme versus control group. The squares and horizontal lines correspond to the hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Hazard ratios are adjusted for baseline covariates including sociodemographic parameters, health services utilisation, mean Charlson index, NYHA class, comorbid conditions, and cardiovascular history as listed in Table 2. CAD, coronary artery disease; CHF, chronic heart failure; CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio.