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Impact of behavior change theory-based nursing interventions on cardiac function recovery and quality of life among cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This study investigates the impact of nursing interventions, guided by behavior change theory, on the recovery of cardiac function and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonar.

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AHN Studying an Innovation that Improves Quality of Life and Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients

HCPLive

The AccuCinch® System, utilized by Allegheny General Hospital, offers a breakthrough approach to treating heart failure by targeting the left ventricle.

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Efficacy of physical exercise on the physical ability, cardiac function and cardiopulmonary fitness of patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Objective It is advised that patients engage in physical activity to enhance their quality of life and achieve better results. The purpose of the current study was to measure the efficacy of exercise on the physical ability, cardiac function and cardiopulmonary fitness of patients with AF.

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Vericiguat combined with “new quadruple” therapy enhances cardiac function and life quality in patients with heart failure: a single-center prospective study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

and improved patients’ quality of life scores. Further subgroup analysis showed that Vericiguat combined with “ARNI, BB, SGLT2i or MRA” improved the LVEF and reduced NT-proBNP levels in patients with HFrEF, HFmrEF or HFpEF.

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High intensity interval training vs. moderate intensity continuous training on aerobic capacity and functional capacity in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The objective of the review was to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on the exercise capacity, cardiac function, quality of life (QoL) and heart rate among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

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Taskforce Develops New Standards to Monitor Adults with Heart Valve Disease

DAIC

Previous studies about heart valve disease have focused on procedural or device outcomes, and less on patient-centered and disease-related outcomes that are relevant to patients physical and mental well-being and quality of life.

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A potential research target for cardiac rehabilitation: brain-derived neurotrophic factor

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiovascular diseases pose a major threat to human life, functional activity, and quality of life. Patients with cardiovascular disease are always at risk for adverse cardiac events, decreased physical activity, psychoemotional disturbances, and limited social participation due to their varying pathologies.