Science Daily - Stroke

JUNE 3, 2024

For survivors of strokes, regaining fine motor skills is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive.

Technology 117

Technology Research Quality of Life Strokes 117

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2025

Because these patients are living longer, treatment and disease surveillance targets have shifted toward enhancing quality of life and functional status. The purpose of this statement is to provide a lifespan approach to the interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with congenital heart disease.

Congenital Heart Disease 75

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Exercise Heart Disease 75

Open Heart

JUNE 9, 2022

Background This review aimed to compare the relative effectiveness of different exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) delivery modes (centre-based, home-based, hybrid and technology-enabled ExCR) on key heart failure (HF) outcomes: exercise capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), HF-related hospitalisation and HF-related mortality.

Quality of Life 52

Quality of Life Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Heart Failure 52

Heart BMJ

JULY 10, 2024

Despite improvements in outcomes, older adults with competing comorbidities and geriatric syndromes have suboptimal quality of life outcomes, highlighting the cumulative vulnerability that persists despite valve replacement. Exercise during the preoperative waiting period may be safe and effective in most patients with severe AS.

Aortic valve 98

Aortic valve Aortic Quality of Life TAVR 98

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Numerous previous studies have shown that cardiac rehabilitation can inhibit the progression of atherosclerotic plaques in patients after coronary intervention, effectively controlling patients' clinical symptoms and improving their quality of life.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 52

Cardiac Rehabilitation Chronic Disease Quality of Life Public Health 52

DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

In about 70 percent of cases, patients with HCM experience obstruction to blood flow, which increases pressures in the heart and can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath and reduced exercise capacity. All participants were receiving background medical therapy and had reduced exercise capacity.

Cardiomyopathy 126

Cardiomyopathy Exercise Chest Pain Quality of Life 126

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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. to −0.98; Z  = 2.33; p  = 0.02).

Cardiac Function 64

Cardiac Function Exercise Atrial Fibrillation Quality of Life 64

DAIC

APRIL 22, 2024

RELIEVE-HF failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoint and did not reduce heart failure events or improve quality of life in heart failure patients with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). For more information: www.corviamedical.com If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

Preserved Ejection Fraction 105

Preserved Ejection Fraction Quality of Life Heart Failure Pacemaker 105

Circulation

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

BACKGROUND:Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without left ventricular outflow tract obstruction commonly experience reduced exercise capacity. Physical training improves exercise capacity in these patients, but whether the underlying effects of exercise are a result of central hemodynamic or peripheral improvement is unclear.

Exercise 49

Exercise Cardiomyopathy Quality of Life Pulmonary 49

Science Daily - Stroke

JANUARY 30, 2025

By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved quality of life and mobility at hospital discharge compared to a control group.

Quality of Life 70

Quality of Life Strokes Stroke Exercise 70

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Objectives:Fontan patients have impaired exercise capacity. Exercise training has been shown to improve exercise performance. No serious adverse events reported.The exercise duration improved from 7.56±2.6 Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145857-A4145857, November 12, 2024. 17 male (60.7%), mean age 14.3±2.03

Exercise 40

Exercise Quality of Life Circulation 40

Open Heart

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Objectives Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) or decreased health-related quality of life (HQL) have been reported after cardiac surgery. The training consisted of paper-and-pencil-based exercises practising multiple cognitive functions for 36 min/day 6 days/week over a period of 3 weeks.

Quality of Life 52

Quality of Life Heart Valves Exercise 52

AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Take walks, dance to holiday music, or engage in short bursts of exercise throughout the day. Lifestyle Modifications: Recommendations for diet, exercise, and stress management to improve overall cardiovascular health. Focus on balanced meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Risk Factors Diet Cholesterol 52

Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Exercise can improve the strength and efficiency of the body and boost the quality of life for patients living with heart failure.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Exercise Quality of Life 40

DAIC

JULY 25, 2024

BioCardia previously confirmed alignment with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the design of the 250-patient randomized, controlled trial and the minimum of 12-month primary composite endpoint of all cause death, reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events, and improvement in quality of life.

Heart Failure 111

Heart Failure Quality of Life CMS Reimbursement 111

Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Learning objectives To understand the importance of exercise and physical activity in the general management and well-being of people with heart failure (HF). To understand the key principles of exercise training prescription in people with HF. cross-ref type="bib".

Exercise 40

Exercise Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction Pharmacology 40

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 30, 2025

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, held in Los Angeles, Feb.

Quality of Life 59

Quality of Life Strokes Stroke Exercise 59

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

But for many people regular exercise at even moderate intensities will not be on the cards. Less major diseases earlier in life. Maybe you are one of the fortunate ones who loves to exercise at a high level and has managed to land in the top 2.5% Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(10):p 1819-1825, October 2010.

Quality of Life 124

Quality of Life Blood Pressure Exercise Chronic Disease 124

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 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. Mean age of 14.8±2 and cardiac modules (V3.0) were performed. 23.4%; p=0.020).Higher

Quality of Life 40

Quality of Life Exercise Circulation Congenital Heart Disease 40

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MAY 27, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 28 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01044-8 Data from the SEQUOIA-HCM trial show that aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor, increases exercise capacity and improves quality of life in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomyopathy 56

Cardiomyopathy Quality of Life Exercise 56

Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It wasn’t until I started prioritising sleep that my quality of life during the day started to improve radically. Making Exercise A Daily Habit. I just did not like exercising. I knew I needed to focus on my diet and start exercising. Today, I try to exercise every day. I hadn’t. It was hell.

Exercise 104

Exercise Cholesterol Diet Quality of Life 104

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

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.

Preserved Ejection Fraction 40

Preserved Ejection Fraction Quality of Life Obesity Heart Failure 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Exercise intolerance and fatigue are frequent and early findings in FD patients, representing a self-standing clinical phenotype with a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. The “metabolic hypothesis” to explain skeletal muscle symptoms and fatigability in Fabry patients is growing acknowledged.

Quality of Life 69

Quality of Life Exercise 69

Circulation: Heart Failure

DECEMBER 6, 2024

BACKGROUND:In heart failure, sympathetic excess and exercise intolerance impair quality of life. In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, exercise stimulates a reflex increase in muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) that relates inversely to peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak).

Preserved Ejection Fraction 40

Preserved Ejection Fraction Exercise Heart Failure Quality of Life 40

DAIC

JULY 25, 2024

It proposes that only by using technology can a preventative approach to healthcare become more prevalent globally; this would reduce the number of people in acute care, thereby minimizing the cost of healthcare and maximizing patient experience and quality of life. This is a revolution in how we estimate cardiorespiratory fitness.

Technology 105

Technology Exercise Innovation Quality of Life 105

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life. Multiple studies have shown that these programs improve functional status, walking performance and quality of life compared to usual care.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Quality of Life Ischemia 105

European Journal of Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Exercise training in patients with advanced heart failure and left ventricular assist device (Ex-VAD) trial. Aims Small studies and observations suggested that exercise training may improve peak oxygen consumption (peakVO 2 ) in patients with advanced heart failure and left ventricular assist device (LVAD). m (95% CI 16.9,

Exercise 40

Exercise Heart Failure Quality of Life Cardiomyopathy 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation is essential to restore the lung function and maintain quality of life. Some pulmonary tuberculosis patients may require lung resection surgery. We aimed to study the pul.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Quality of Life Nursing Exercise 52

AMS Cardiology

JULY 11, 2024

This comprehensive program overseen by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. It typically includes supervised exercise training, heart-healthy living education, stress reduction counseling and nutrition guidance.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 52

Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality of Life Exercise Education 52

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.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 40

Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Failure Exercise Quality of Life 40

DAIC

MAY 2, 2024

Results from the open label roll-in cohort of patients having chronic myocardial ischemia with refractory angina showed an average increase in exercise tolerance of 107 seconds and an average of 82% reduction in angina episodes at the primary six-month follow-up endpoint compared to before receiving the study treatment.

Ischemia 95

Ischemia Angina Heart Failure Outcomes 95

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).

Cardiac Rehabilitation 52

Cardiac Rehabilitation Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Quality of Life 52

MIBHS

JULY 15, 2024

This medically supervised program is designed to help you recover and improve your cardiovascular health through exercise, education, and lifestyle modifications. Better Quality of Life By improving your physical fitness, strength, and endurance, cardiac rehab can help you regain independence and make daily tasks easier.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 52

Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality of Life Heart Attack Heart attacks 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, imposing a major burden on morbidity, quality of life, and societal costs, making prevention of CVD a top public health priority. Extensive research has pointed out that lack of adequate physical activity in life is one of the key risk factors for heart disease.

Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiovascular Disease Exercise Quality of Life Biomarkers 52

HeartRhythm

MAY 29, 2024

Current guidelines recommend ICD implantation in individuals with symptomatic heart failure (HF) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF) if they have been receiving optimal guideline directed medical therapy for at least 3-6 months and who are expected to have survival greater than one year with meaningful quality of life (1).

Defibrillator 40

Defibrillator Sudden Cardiac Death Quality of Life Exercise 40

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.

Heart Failure 42

Heart Failure Quality of Life Exercise Hospital 42

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Background Exercise training is commonly employed as a efficacious supplementary treatment for individuals suffering from heart failure, but the optimal exercise regimen is still controversial.

Heart Failure 64

Heart Failure Exercise Quality of Life Cardiac Function 64