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Abstract 4146967: The Effects of Physical Activity Levels on Body Composition, Exercise Performance, Single Ventricle Function and Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with a Fontan Circulation.

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146967-A4146967, November 12, 2024. This study aims to establish the effect of an active lifestyle in paediatric Fontan patients, determine its relationship with body composition, exercise capacity, ventricle function and quality of life.Methods:30 Fontan patients were recruited.

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Physiology Friday #194: Exercise "Prehab" Prevents Muscle Loss during Inactivity

Physiologically Speaking

Even for individuals who exercise a lot, the evidence would seem to indicate that moving throughout the day is important to maximize training adaptations. This also seems to apply to exercise — older adults need to more of an exercise stimulus to build or maintain muscle.

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Abstract 4115222: Distinct Demographic, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Different Types of Self-Care in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4115222-A4115222, November 12, 2024. Several multiple regression analyses were done to test the hypothesis.Results:Patients with T1DM had better self-care, including overall diabetes self-care, exercise, and blood glucose testing than the T2DM group. 003), lower body mass index (BMI) (p =.040),

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Abstract 4147807: Peak Oxygen Uptake Changes as a Function of Lean Mass After Cardiac Rehabilitation

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147807-A4147807, November 12, 2024. All patients completed both dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for measurement of body composition (total mass and lean mass) and VO2peak pre- and post-CR. years, BMI of 30.3±5.7, years, BMI of 30.3±5.7,

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2. These individuals tend to have a better prognosis when compared to both individuals with normal weight (BMI of 18.5 to 25 kg/m2) and underweight (BMI less than 18.5

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Effects of Semaglutide on Symptoms, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity: A Prespecified Analysis of the STEP-HFpEF Trial

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. mg improved symptoms, physical limitations and exercise function, and reduced inflammation and body weight. Background:Patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity experience high burden of symptoms and functional impairment, and a poor quality of life.

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Abstract 4118122: Effect of Beta Blockers on Exercise Capacity, Diastolic Function, and Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4118122-A4118122, November 12, 2024. The primary outcomes were exercise capacity, diastolic function, and quality of life at baseline evaluation. Patients studied were older (68 years old), white (90%), obese (average BMI 34 kg/m2) individuals with an average LVEF of 61%.