American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 2, 2024

Iron deficiency (ID) is a common comorbidity among patients with heart failure (HF), and it is associated with reduced exercise tolerance and quality of life and serves as a marker of increased risk of hospitalizations and mortality.

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Open Heart

AUGUST 10, 2023

Individuals with HF and AF may have a reduced functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) which leads to hospital admission and burden on clinical services. Evidence supported the effect of exercise training in individuals with HF. Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in individuals with heart failure (HF).

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European Journal of Heart Failure

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This 2023 Cochrane review of 60 randomized trials in 8728 heart failure patients, confirms the benefits of participation in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR), including reduced risk of hospitalization and a clinically meaningful improvement in health-related quality of life. 1.01, MLWHF: −9.59, 95% CI −17.48

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Open Heart

JULY 11, 2022

Background Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is being evaluated as a possible alternative to exercise training to improve functional capacity in severely deconditioned patients with heart failure (HF). However, there is insufficient data on delayed effects of EMS starting early after decompensation.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 4, 2024

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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 14, 2024

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the integration of the Hospital-Community-Home (HCH) model with the Self-Mutual-Group (SMG) health management model for high-risk populations with cardiovascular disease in the Yuhua community of Shijiazhuang city.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“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.,

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Conquering CHD

JANUARY 16, 2024

This was a bold move at the time, when most patients with his congenital heart condition — dextro-transposition of the great arteries, or d-TGA — were advised to avoid exercise and strenuous activity. Chris’ desire to stay active has greatly improved his own quality of life, and it helps the d-TGA patients that come after him.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Quality of Life 52

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Maron, MD “Our findings provide enthusiasm that a novel drug therapy with ninerafaxstat may provide nonobstructive HCM patients an opportunity to achieve a better quality of life by decreasing symptom burden and improving exercise capacity,” said Martin S.

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DAIC

MAY 28, 2024

Heart Failure affects vast numbers of people – more than 64 million globally 2 – and can have devastating impacts on quality of life, with patients feeling tired and breathless, and being unable to participate in their usual activities. Effects of yoga on inflammation and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Patients with heart failure may suffer from symptom distress, affecting their overall quality of life and psychological well-being including depression. The experimental group received a 12-week NICE-Support intervention, encompassing nursing instruction, nutritional counseling, exercise, and support.

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European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Iron supplementation has been demonstrated to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with HF with an ejection fraction <50% and ID. Cardiologists' age, training status, subspecialty and work setting (academic vs. non-academic hospitals) were associated with heterogeneity in the answers.

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European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The main secondary study endpoints are all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, incidence of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy, hospitalizations, quality of life, time to first ICD therapy, number of device-detected ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation episodes, left ventricular function, and exercise tolerance.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Decline in exercise ability is a hallmark of progression to overt heart failure. The international ARISE-HF trial was designed to test the effectiveness of the investigational drug AT-001 at stabilizing exercise capacity in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy.

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AMS Cardiology

APRIL 16, 2024

our blog aims to clearly outline this procedure and how it can significantly improve your quality of life. Life After TAVR TAVR can significantly improve your quality of life. You might experience increased energy levels, reduced shortness of breath and improved exercise tolerance.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Key secondary and exploratory outcomes include improvement in a composite cardiovascular health metric, CR engagement, quality of life, health factors (including low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, weight, diet, smoking cessation, blood pressure), and psychosocial factors.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

MAY 23, 2022

Today’s vlog is on the subject of heart failure and in particular on a special type of pacemaker which can make a significant improvement to the quality of life and length of life in patients with heart failure. In addition, the group with the BiV pacemaker were less likely to be hospitalized for heart failure flare-ups.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Copyright: Gleneagles Hospital Stenting this segment of the vessel improves blood flow, so, therefore, it should reduce anginal symptoms. Copyright: Royal Brompton Hospital ORBITA The question then arises whether stenting or medications are equally effective at improving symptoms. This is all a question of symptoms and quality of life.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

CO-CREATION-HF aims to evaluate the effectiveness of such a model compared to supervised exercise alone.Methods and analysisA 2 parallel-arm, multi-center randomized clinical superiority trial will be conducted with blinded outcome assessment. These will initially be delivered in a center, transitioning to home in 4 stages.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Living longer and having a higher quality of life is largely determined by one's actions and decisions throughout life. For example, high levels of exercise are linked to living a longer life. At the time, I was working in a hospital in the Northwest of Ireland. Why only some? It was insanely busy.

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