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Abstract 4142690: Yoga with Low-Exercise Movement is Beneficial for Improving Sleep Quality and Altering a Sedentary Lifestyle in Patients with Heart Failure

Circulation

Introduction:Given the well-documented benefits of yoga on the cardiovascular system and improvement of exercise tolerance and quality of life, the American Heart Association recently recommended yoga as a safe and well-tolerated adjunctive therapy for patients with heart failure (HF).

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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. This weeks JAMA has reported an encouraging results with this device.The study documented reduction in end systolic volume by 16% and the ejection fraction as well. What is new in CRT ? Red 1) What about totally leadless CRT ?

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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]). Pulmonary vascular resistance at rest and exercise decreased with higher BMI. Overall, 60.9% of patients had BMI ≥30 kg/m 2.

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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues. Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function.