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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

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. Overall BMI was normal, however 17% (5 of 30) were overweight or obese (Table 1).The

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Effects of different rehabilitation modality on cardiopulmonary function in patients with acute coronary syndrome after revascularization

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The cardiopulmonary exercise test was mainly performed before and 3 months after cardiac rehabilitation (at the end of intervention). Conclusion Cardiac exercise rehabilitation is helpful for improving patients’ cardiopulmonary endurance and quality of life.

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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

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. mg improved symptoms, physical limitations and exercise function, and reduced inflammation and body weight. mg or placebo for 52 weeks.

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Living Past 100: Insights from Centenarians on a Long, Healthy Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Surviving this long with a good quality of life is even rarer. They routinely do not exercise. Let’s look at what happens when you get the basics right at age 50: Not smoking Normal BMI Being Active Minimising Alcohol Good Diet Getting these fundamentals right means the average lifespan extends dramatically.

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Obesity in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Insights from the REDUCE LAP?HF II trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

Patients with more severe obesity were more likely to have responder characteristics for atrial shunt therapy (fewer pacemakers and lower exercise pulmonary vascular resistance [PVR]). of patients had BMI ≥30 kg/m 2. Strain measurements in all four chambers were maintained as BMI increased. Overall, 60.9%

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Effects of Tirzepatide on the Clinical Trajectory of Patients with Heart Failure, a Preserved Ejection Fraction, and Obesity

Circulation

n=393) were female; BMI 38.26.7kg/m2, KCCQ-CSS 53.518.5, 6MWD 302.881.7meters, and 53%(n=388) had a worsening heart failure event in the prior 12 months. The broad spectrum of effects was reflected in benefits on the hierarchical composite (win ratio 1.63, 95%CI, 1.17, 2.28;P=0.004).Conclusions:

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.