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Effects of 1-year exercise in patients with atrial fibrillation: study protocol for the Norwegian Exercise in Atrial Fibrillation (NEXAF) randomised controlled trial

Open Heart

Although lifestyle changes and risk factor modification are now acknowledged as central components of atrial fibrillation management, the effects of exercise on disease-specific outcomes are still not extensively documented due to few high-quality randomised trials. Trial registration number NCT05164718.

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Effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation delivery modes on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in heart failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Open Heart

Background This review aimed to compare the relative effectiveness of different exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) delivery modes (centre-based, home-based, hybrid and technology-enabled ExCR) on key heart failure (HF) outcomes: exercise capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), HF-related hospitalisation and HF-related mortality.

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Nerve Stimulation Plus Intense Rehab May Improve Arm and Hand Function After Stroke

DAIC

“The recovery of arm and hand function after a stroke often stalls or even declines, leaving many patients with chronic motor deficits that limit their independence and quality of life. The in-clinic therapy was followed by a three-month home exercise program for both groups. Kimberley , Ph.D., Kimberley , Ph.D.,

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What is new in Heart failure management ? Ultrasonic cardiac re-synchronization : The WiSE -CRT device

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

This has made the whole concept of RV-LV synchronization a futile exercise in many. 2021 May 21;23(5):740-747. Cardiac failure management remains basically disciplined medical management and a holistic approach to improve the quality of life. Epub 2021 Jul 29. What is new in CRT ? Heart Rhythm. 2021.06.1195.

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Exploring Obesity and the Latest Advances in Weight Loss Drugs during Healthy Weight Week

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Furthermore, carrying excess weight can also have detrimental effects on mental health as individuals may experience low self-esteem, body image issues, depression, and a reduced quality of life. The Rise of Weight Loss Drugs The rise of weight loss drugs has brought with it a promising solution in the battle against obesity.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. We can characterise high levels of fitness in many ways, but all of them tend to point in one direction - towards a longer life. Your life depends on it. 2021 Sep 1;4(9):e2124516. Here’s why.

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Bayer to Present New Investigational Heart Failure Data, Continued Portfolio Research in Chronic Kidney Disease at ACC.25

DAIC

Efficacy of finerenone according to left atrial size in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction: An analysis of the FINEARTS-HF trial during the session " Finerenone: A Promising Addition to the Armamentarium or Merely an Academic Exercise?" Additional ACC.25