European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Abstract Aim Sense of coherence (SOC) allows individuals to be more resilient to adverse life events and it is associated with quality of life (QoL), but its long-term effects are unknown in patients with myocardial infarction.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Quality of Life Angina Hospital 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Although tools for the youngest heart patients are limited, the Ochsner Children’s Hospital team provides top-of-the-line care to bridge patients safely to transplant and a hope for a better quality of life. In America, pediatric heart failure results in more than 14,000 hospitalizations annually, outnumbering pediatric cancer.

Pediatrics 105

Pediatrics Hospital Heart Failure Transplant 105

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 12, 2025

As the yearly conference of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, its overarching goal is to enhance the quality of life and extend longevity by advancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Atherosclerosis Heart Rhythm Nursing 52

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

JANUARY 27, 2025

Methods and results This is a multicentre RCT with three different intervention groups (IGs) and one control group. Participants in the first IG received education on HF self-management principles before discharge.

Nursing 40

Nursing Heart Failure Education Quality of Life 40

DAIC

APRIL 25, 2024

“We are thrilled to have a new transcatheter valve option which allows patients to feel significantly better by alleviating symptoms such as shortness of breath and can help improve the patients’ quality of life.”

Tricuspid 111

Tricuspid Quality of Life Hospital Nursing 111

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Telerehabilitation (TLR) involves home rehabilitation with a nurse or physician, who evaluates and supports survivors remotely and in remote locations through the use of telecommunication devices.

Stroke 75

Stroke Strokes Quality of Life Outcomes 75

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The scores of the Venous Thrombosis Knowledge, Participation in Thrombosis Prevention Willingness and Behavior Questionnaire, and Quality of Life Measurement Scale (QLQ-C30) were compared before the intervention and after three months. There was a significant difference ( χ 2  = 4.336, P  = 0.037).

Cancer 49

Cancer Thrombosis Quality of Life Nursing 49

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Conclusion:PSA and depression screening after discharge in stroke survivors helps with early identification and treatment, and potentially improving the quality of life. Anxiety and depression scores correlated positively and were higher in younger patients and those with low NIHSS.

Nursing 40

Nursing Stroke Strokes Quality of Life 40

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 Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the yearly conference of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, its overarching goal is to enhance the quality of life and extend longevity by advancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure. Hashtag: #EASCongress2024 8.

Heart Failure 111

Heart Failure Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Imaging Non-Invasive Cardiology 111

The British Journal of Cardiology

AUGUST 6, 2024

Patients randomised to clinical follow-up received nurse-led telephone calls every two weeks, while those in the app arm received automated reminder messages every two weeks. Final follow-up at six months included clinical and weight data and a quality-of-life questionnaire. Sixty-four patients underwent randomisation.

Atrial Fibrillation 49

Atrial Fibrillation Obesity Quality of Life Outpatient 49

MIBHS

JULY 15, 2024

Better Quality of Life By improving your physical fitness, strength, and endurance, cardiac rehab can help you regain independence and make daily tasks easier. Many patients report having more energy, less shortness of breath, and an overall improved quality of life after completing a rehab program.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 52

Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality of Life Heart Attack Heart attacks 52

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

JANUARY 27, 2025

Patients main priority was to maintain an acceptable quality of life (QoL), reflected by the main theme Living my life as normal. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using Framework analysis. Twelve patients (mean (SD) age 76.2 (6.6) years; 9 men) were recruited.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Participants in the intervention group received the visual arts-based intervention grounded on Banduras principles of self-efficacy, involving a four-week, face-to-face, 90-mintue weekly group session, led by a trained registered nurse.

Quality of Life 40

Quality of Life Stroke Strokes Nursing 40

Conquering CHD

JANUARY 16, 2024

Chris’ desire to stay active has greatly improved his own quality of life, and it helps the d-TGA patients that come after him. Most importantly, physicians like Dr. Kay are trained and ready to ensure the best quality of life for those who began with the odds stacked against them.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Quality of Life 52

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.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Exercise Quality of Life Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Inpatient rehabilitation (IR) for patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) offers improved functional recovery and quality of life. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP122-AWP122, February 1, 2025. Readmission (RA) to acute care during IR may compromise this favorable recovery trajectory. female and15.7%

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

The ISPU arm provides coordinated care by a nurse and lay health educator. There are 22 Comprehensive/Primary Stroke Center (CSC/PSC) sites; 12 ISPU and 10 CSC/PSC arm. The control arm receives standard of care at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Technology 40

Technology Stroke Strokes Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Stroke patients experience higher levels of social isolation (SI) compared to their age matched healthy cohorts which is associated with poor quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. to skilled-nursing facility, and 4.2% Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP40-ATMP40, February 1, 2025.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage Quality of Life Nursing Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Severe strokes in young adults affect the family unit quality of life. Introduction:An estimated 10-14% of all strokes occur in individuals under age 50, with an increase of ~15% from 2011-2022. Caregivers of young stroke survivors often must work, raise children, and care for the patient who often has severe functional limitations.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Quality of Life Nursing 40

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).

Exercise 40

Exercise Heart Failure Quality of Life Outpatient 40

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

MARCH 6, 2022

Finally she saw a cardiologist who confirmed that she did indeed have heart failure and needed to start some medications as soon as possible and he would arrange for a heart failure nurse to see her. How can you possibly build rapport and trust if you never see the same doctors/ nurses more than once?

Chronic Disease 40

Chronic Disease Quality of Life Heart Failure Nursing 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Patients in the intervention group were equipped with a Garmin vívofit activity tracker and received monthly phone counseling from research nurses who encouraged them to employ behavior change techniques such as self-monitoring, goal-setting, and action planning to increase their daily step count. female; 90.6% minutes of MVPA per day).

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Quality of Life Nursing Biomarkers 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 8, 2024

Engaging individuals as active participants in their care plans can significantly enhance outcomes and improve overall quality of life. This blog post explores the development of such partnerships and their potential to transform healthcare outcomes. Here are four key strategies to achieve this: 1.Shared

Education 59

Education Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Kidney Disease 59

MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From there, families may need to consult with a variety of healthcare professionals, including cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. This can include regular check-ups with a cardiologist, ongoing medication, and lifestyle modifications to ensure the best possible quality of life.

Congenital 52

Congenital Education Open-Heart Surgery Pediatrics 52

DAIC

MARCH 11, 2025

In order to improve the quality of life and prolong the lives of women with PVD, more research is needed to identify and address these disparities. While differences in heart disease between men and women are increasingly recognized, equivalent focus on vascular diseases affecting blood vessels outside the heart remains lacking.

Research 52

Research Peripheral Arterial Disease Risk Factors Quality of Life 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Interviewed interdisciplinary in-patient and out-patient treatment team members including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Effective educational materials and training will empower healthcare providers to successfully address sexual dysfunction and improve their patients quality of life.

Education 76

Education Stroke Strokes Quality of Life 76

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

MARCH 25, 2025

Health-related quality of life was assessed using the EuroQol 5 Dimension tool. Despite the diagnostic latency and worse symptom burden, females reported similar, anxiety, depression and health-related quality of life to men (global health rating where 100 = full health; females, 46.2 years; P = 0.010) and were 1.2.7

POTS 40

POTS Tachycardia Quality of Life Research 40

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

No significant between-group differences were detected for patient-physician decision concordance regarding OAC use, anxiety, or depression at both time points.CONCLUSIONS:The nurse-led multicomponent behavioral activation intervention improved patient-reported outcomes and increased OAC prescription among patients with AF.

Nursing 40

Nursing Atrial Fibrillation Quality of Life Electrophysiology 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The 12-week intervention will include evaluation, medical and nurse management, aerobic interval training, resistance exercise training, psychosocial support, and education. The main outcomes are cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max), functional capacity (m from 6 MWT), and quality of life (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire).

Cardiac Rehabilitation 59

Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Failure Exercise Quality of Life 59