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van Pottelberghe S, Kupper N, Scheirlynck E, Amin AS, Wilde AAM, Hofman N, Callus E, Biller R, Nekkebroeck J, Van Dooren S, Hes FJ, van der Crabben SN. Are disease-specific patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) used in cardiogenetics? A systematic review. Eur J Hum Genet 2024; 32:607-618. [PMID: 38097768 PMCID: PMC11153546 DOI: 10.1038/s41431-023-01510-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are used to facilitate patient-centered care (PCC). While studies in patients with cardiac conditions have revealed poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and elevated emotional stress, studies in inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) seem rare. A systematic review evaluated which (specific domains of) PROMs are used in patients with ICC. From three databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, and Web of Science) quantitative studies investigating PROMs in patients with ICC were included. A Cochrane-based assessment tool was used to evaluate quality and potential risk of bias per subdomain. Data from 17 eligible articles were extracted. Among the included studies, risk of bias was predominantly high (35%) or unclear (30%). Most (n = 14) studies used a generic health status measure (SF-36, SF-12); 3 studies used a disease-specific PROM (KCCQ- cardiomyopathy and MLFHQ-heart failure). In addition to HRQoL measures, several studies used affective psychological measures (i.e., HADS, CAQ-18, IES-R, and IPQ). The mental health component of the PROMs showed lower scores overall in patients with ICC compared to population norms. Nine studies using HADS and GAD-7/PHQ-9 showed a prevalence of clinically significant anxiety (17-47%) and depression levels (8.3-28%) that were higher than the population norm (8.3% and 6.3%, respectively). HRQoL in patients with ICC is primarily assessed with generic PROMs. Results further confirmed high psychological morbidity in this population. Generic PROMS measures evaluate overall health status, but lack sensitivity to ICC-specific factors like heredity-related concerns. We propose developing a PROM specific for ICC to optimize PCC.
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- Saar van Pottelberghe
- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.
- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases; Department of Medical & Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cardiology Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Heart Failure and arrhythmias, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Heart Failure and arrhythmias, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Heart Failure and arrhythmias, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Clinical Psychology Service, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Research and University Hospital, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- European Patient Advocacy Group of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- ARVC-Selbsthilfe e.V., ARVC Patient Association, Munich, Germany
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- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Brussel Interuniversity Genomics High Throughput Core (BRIGHTcore), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Member of the European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, and/or Complex Diseases of the Heart: ERN GUARD-Heart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Davies B, Forman J, McIlroy C, Joe H, Safabakhsh S, Liew J, Parker J, Du D, Andrade JG, Bennett MT, Hawkins NM, Chakrabarti S, Yeung J, Deyell MW, Krahn AD, Moss R, Ong K, Laksman Z. Patient experiences of implantable cardiac monitoring in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: an exploratory study. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:780-785. [PMID: 36705579 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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AIMS Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart disease. Insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) are increasingly used in this population to provide closer monitoring, with the potential for notification systems. However, little is known regarding the psychological impact this information may have on patients. The Abbott Confirm Rx™ ICM has the capability of connecting to the patient's smartphone to enable active participation in their care, as well as two-way communication between the patient and their care providers. This study aimed to explore individuals' experiences of having a smartphone-enabled ICM to monitor for arrhythmias in HCM. METHODS AND RESULTS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants. Utilizing a grounded theory approach, the interview guide was modified based on emerging themes throughout the study. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to categorize interview data into codes and overacting themes, with each interview independently coded by two study members. Analysis revealed three key themes: (i) psychological impact, (ii) educational needs, and (iii) technology expectations. Participants reported that receiving feedback from ICM transmissions resulted in improved symptom clarity, providing reassurance, and aiding implantable cardioverter defibrillator decision-making. Some participants reported uncertainty regarding when to send manual transmissions. Lastly, participants reported the app interface did not meet expectations with regard to the amount of data available for patients. CONCLUSION Overall, utilizing a smartphone app to facilitate two-way communication of ICM transmissions was well accepted. Future directions include addressing gaps in educational needs and improvements in the patient interface with increased access to data.
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- Brianna Davies
- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Room 220, 1033 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M7, Canada
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Morales A, Goehringer J, Sanoudou D. Evolving cardiovascular genetic counseling needs in the era of precision medicine. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1161029. [PMID: 37424912 PMCID: PMC10325680 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1161029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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In the era of Precision Medicine the approach to disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is being transformed across medical specialties, including Cardiology, and increasingly involves genomics approaches. The American Heart Association endorses genetic counseling as an essential component in the successful delivery of cardiovascular genetics care. However, with the dramatic increase in the number of available cardiogenetic tests, the demand, and the test result complexity, there is a need not only for a greater number of genetic counselors but more importantly, for highly specialized cardiovascular genetic counselors. Consequently, there is a pressing need for advanced cardiovascular genetic counseling training, along with innovative online services, telemedicine, and patient-facing digital tools, as the most effective way forward. The speed of implementation of these reforms will be of essence in the translation of scientific advancements into measurable benefits for patients with heritable cardiovascular disease and their families.
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- Ana Morales
- Translational Health Sciences Program, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Clinical Genomics and Pharmacogenomics Unit, 4th Department of Internal Medicine, ‘Attikon’ Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Center for New Biotechnologies and Precision Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Molecular Biology Division, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Schmitz C, Wedegärtner SM, Langheim E, Kleinschmidt J, Köllner V. Heart-Focused Anxiety Affects Behavioral Cardiac Risk Factors and Quality of Life: A Follow-Up Study Using a Psycho-Cardiological Rehabilitation Concept. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:836750. [PMID: 35615455 PMCID: PMC9124936 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.836750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart-focused anxiety (HFA) raises the risk for adverse outcomes in patients with heart disease. Despite this great importance, it is rarely assessed in clinical practice. Three dimensions are commonly defined in the context of HFA: heart-related fear, avoidance, and attention. The impact of these aspects on cardiac risk factors is essentially unclear. In this study, we investigated the relationship between HFA and behavioral cardiac risk factors as well as health-related quality of life (HRQoL), which represent important treatment outcomes of inpatient psycho-cardiological rehabilitation. METHODS A prospective observational design was used to examine 238 rehabilitation inpatients with comorbidity of cardiac disease and psychiatric disorder. We assessed HFA using the Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ), HRQoL using the SF-12 Health Survey, exercise capacity using the 6-minute walk test, and smoking behavior, respectively at admission (t0) and discharge (t1). Physical activity was assessed at t0 and in a follow-up survey 6 months after discharge (t2) using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Multiple regression models were used to analyze the predictive value of HFA for the outcome variables at t0, t1, and t2, adjusted for socio-demographic factors and depression. Predictive values for changes over time were evaluated by the regressor variable approach. RESULTS Exercise capacity and physical activity were negatively predicted by baseline heart-related avoidance, both cross-sectionally and prospectively. Avoidance at t1 also negatively predicted long-term changes over time in physical activity at t2. Total HFA and the subcomponent avoidance negatively predicted physical HRQoL both cross-sectionally and prospectively. Mental HRQoL was cross-sectionally predicted by heart-focused attention at t0, and prospectively predicted by total HFA and by avoidance. Regarding changes in the course of rehabilitation, baseline avoidance negatively predicted improvement in physical HRQoL during rehabilitation. Concerning smoking behavior, no associations with HFA were found. CONCLUSIONS HFA is a relevant inhibiting factor for the achievement of therapy goals in psycho-cardiological rehabilitation such as health behavior and HRQoL. Heart-related avoidance in particular, has a negative impact on exercise capacity, physical activity, and self-reported physical health. Its prospective negative predictive value for physical activity and physical health underlines the relevance of HFA for psycho-cardiological interventions.
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- Christoph Schmitz
- Psychosomatic Rehabilitation Research Group, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Behavioral Psychotherapy, Technological University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Rehabilitation Center Seehof, Federal German Pension Agency, Teltow, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Rehabilitation Center Seehof, Federal German Pension Agency, Teltow, Germany
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- Department of Behavioral Therapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Rehabilitation Center Seehof, Federal German Pension Agency, Teltow, Germany
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- Psychosomatic Rehabilitation Research Group, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Behavioral Therapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Rehabilitation Center Seehof, Federal German Pension Agency, Teltow, Germany
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Barthle P. Heart-Focused Anxiety: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis. ANS Adv Nurs Sci 2022; 45:69-85. [PMID: 34225289 DOI: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although heart-focused anxiety is a common experience of patients following a myocardial infarction, it is one rarely addressed in nursing research. I used Rodger's evolutionary method of concept analysis to review uses of heart-focused anxiety in literature from several disciplines including nursing and synthesized a definition to guide future research. Heart-focused anxiety is an experience of avoidance, fear, and heart-focused attention that follows from cardiac diagnoses, somatic symptoms, and familial factors and results in adverse health outcomes, reassurance seeking, disruption of life, and recurrent chest pain. Although heart-focused anxiety is an evolving concept, the updated definition should help provide a foundation for future research. A Supplemental Digital Content video abstract is available at http://links.lww.com/ANS/A32.
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- Pamela Barthle
- School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City
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Murray B, Tichnell C, Burch AE, Calkins H, James CA. Strength of the genetic counselor: patient relationship is associated with extent of increased empowerment in patients with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. J Genet Couns 2021; 31:388-397. [PMID: 34672408 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Genetic testing and genetic counseling (GC) are increasingly recommended in the cardiovascular setting, with multiple guidelines recommending GC for patients with or at risk for inherited cardiovascular conditions. There are scant data, however, describing patient outcomes to guide evidence-based care. No studies have quantified the influence of the strength of the genetic counselor:patient relationship on outcomes. Individuals referred for first time GC at the Johns Hopkins Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ACM) center were surveyed prior to their visit and immediately after, before any genetic test results ordered at the session had been returned. Outcomes and measures were selected based on the Reciprocal Engagement Model of GC and include empowerment assessed by the Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale (GCOS), anxiety assessed by the Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ), and genetic counselor:patient therapeutic alliance assessed by the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI-SR). Response rate was 59% (120/203). 54 (45%) of patients had genetic testing ordered prior to their GC visit. There was a significant increase in GCOS score (mean 15.7 points) within 4 weeks post-GC session (p<.0001) with no significant difference in GCOS change between patients who had genetic testing ordered previously and those attending pre-test counseling (17.4 ± 18.2 versus. 14.1 ± 16 [p=.35]). Average CAQ score was high at baseline (1.67 ± 0.68), and there was a significant inverse relationship between pre-GC CAQ score and extent of increase in GCOS score (p=.008) post-GC. Controlling for baseline anxiety, there was a strong positive relationship between the WAI-SR score and GCOS change (B = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.43, 1.17, p<.001). These results demonstrate a significant increase in empowerment after GC in ACM patients and that this outcome is not reliant on the ordering of a genetic test but instead sensitive to the quality of the genetic counselor:patient relationship. Genetic counselors can strive to further improve empowerment by focusing on reducing pre-visit anxiety and alliance building with the patient.
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- Brittney Murray
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Health Services and Information Management, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Keppers R, McCarthy Veach P, Schema L, LeRoy BS, MacFarlane IM. Differences in genetic counseling student responses to intense patient affect: A study of students in North American programs. J Genet Couns 2021; 31:398-410. [PMID: 34514687 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Research indicates genetic counseling patients often experience intense emotions. No studies, however, have investigated how genetic counseling students respond to patient affect. This survey study investigated student responses to patient emotions and select factors affecting their responses. One-hundred fifty-one genetic counseling students in North American programs wrote a response to each of three hypothetical prenatal scenarios, identical except for the patient affect expressed (anger, fear, or sadness). They also completed measures of empathy tendency and tolerance of negative affect and demographic questions. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), used to analyze the effects of major study variables on the types of responses given by participants, was significant. Follow-up univariate ANCOVAs indicated small to moderate effect sizes for student clinical experience, race/ethnicity, and relationship status within and across scenarios. For example, as number of patients counseled increased, participants used more feeling reflections and fewer self-involving statements. There were no significant differences in responses due to empathy tendency or affect tolerance. Most common responses were information provision and feeling reflections for the Anger scenario, information provision for the Fear scenario, and influencing responses for the Sadness scenario. Responses to each scenario typically involved multiple thoughts (range: 1-14; means ranged from 3.25 in the Sadness scenario to 3.62 in the Fear scenario). Most students (82%) reported the Anger scenario was the most difficult. Thematic analysis of reasons a scenario was difficult yielded four themes: Discomfort with situation/emotion, Positive countertransference, Uncertain how to respond, and Negative countertransference. Findings that clinical experience affects how participants responded to patient affect support the essential role of applied experience. Findings also support training and supervision to help genetic counseling students in North America learn ways to respond to strong patient emotions and recognize and manage countertransference.
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- Rachel Keppers
- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Eau Claire, WI, USA
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- Minnesota Health Fairview, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Lankaputhra M, Voskoboinik A. Congenital Long QT Syndrome: A Clinician's Guide. Intern Med J 2021; 51:1999-2011. [PMID: 34151491 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a familial cardiac ion channelopathy first described over sixty years ago. It is characterised by prolonged ventricular repolarization (long QT on ECG), ventricular arrhythmias and associated syncope or sudden cardiac death. As the most closely studied cardiac channelopathy, over the decades we have gained a deep appreciation of the complex genetic model of LQTS. Variability in genetic expression and incomplete penetrance leads to a heterogenous phenotype that can be challenging to clinically classify. In recent times, progress has been made in diagnostic method, risk stratification and treatment options. This review has been written as a guide for the general cardiologist to understand the basic pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management priorities for the most encountered LQTS subtypes: LQT1, LQT2 and LQT3. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Division of Cardiology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Division of Cardiology Western Health, Monash University & Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Impact of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators on the Psychosocial Functioning of Paediatric Patients. Cardiol Young 2021; 31:71-76. [PMID: 33081852 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120003388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Although implanted cardiac devices improve patients' physical health, long-term psychosocial effects especially in the paediatric population are still unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial effects of cardiac devices in a paediatric population.Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire (PedsQoL) was used to evaluate life quality, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale was used to evaluate resilience and Brief Symptom Inventory was used to evaluate psychiatric symptoms in a paediatric population with cardiac devices.Seventy-one patients were enrolled in the study. Fifty of them (70.5%) had a cardiac pacemaker and 21 of them (29.5%) had implantable cardioverter defibrillator. When compared to the control group both implantable cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker using patients had lower quality of life (79.5 ± 12.4 versus 86.7 ± 12.1, p = 0.001) but no difference was observed in resilience and psychological pathologies. Age, gender, family size, and education level had no effect on quality of life. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator bearing patients had higher levels of anxiety than pacemaker patients (0.58 versus 0.30 p = 0.045), and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients who had received shock in the last year had higher levels of somatisation than the group that did not receive device shock (0.17 versus 0.44 p = 0.022).In conclusion study showed that cardiac devices have negative effects on the psychosocial health of children. Cardiologist working with these patients should be aware of these pathologies and monitor not only physical health but also psychosocial health too.
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O'Donovan CE, Skinner JR, Broadbent E. The trajectory of anxiety and depression in people presenting to a cardiac inherited disease service: a longitudinal study. Psychol Health 2020; 36:1260-1274. [PMID: 33090029 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2020.1836181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about the psychological experiences of individuals being investigated for cardiac inherited diseases (CID). This study aimed to assess the prevalence, trajectory and associated variables of anxiety and depression in this population. DESIGN This was a longitudinal study with 116 individuals being investigated for a CID; 85 (73%) completed follow-up. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Questionnaires were administered at the first appointment, post-disclosure of genetic results, and six-months later. Questionnaires measured demographic and psychological variables. The NZCID Registry provided clinical and genetic information. RESULTS Thirty-seven (43%) individuals reported clinical and subclinical levels of anxiety and/or depression at least once. Anxiety and depression at follow up were associated with anxiety (p < .001) and depression (p < .001) at baseline. Elevated anxiety and depression scores at any point were also associated with more reporting of somatic symptoms (p < .001), poorer social support (p < .01) and greater intolerance for uncertainty (p < .001). There were five different trajectories of anxiety and depression: stable-low, stable-high, increasing, decreasing and fluctuating. CONCLUSION A significant minority of individuals being investigated for a CID experience anxiety and depression. Ongoing screening for anxiety, depression, social support and somatic symptoms could help identify those individuals.
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- Claire E O'Donovan
- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Paediatrics Child and Youth Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Muller RD, McDonald T, Pope K, Cragun D. Evaluation of Clinical Practices Related to Variants of Uncertain Significance Results in Inherited Cardiac Arrhythmia and Inherited Cardiomyopathy Genes. CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE 2020; 13:e002789. [DOI: 10.1161/circgen.119.002789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Increasing use of genetic tests have identified many variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in genes associated with inherited arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. Evaluation of clinical practices, including medical management recommendations for VUS patients and their families, is important to prevent over- or under-treatment that may result in morbidity or mortality. The purpose of this study is to describe practices related to VUS results including information and medical management recommendations providers give patients and their families.
Methods:
An anonymous online survey was distributed to genetic counselors (GCs) and cardiologists who have seen at least one patient for inherited arrhythmias or cardiomyopathies. The survey explored providers’ confidence in counseling, explanation of VUSs, topics covered before and after genetic testing, and clinical recommendations using a hypothetical scenario maximizing uncertainty with an unclear clinical and molecular diagnosis. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and median confidence and likelihood of making various medical recommendations were compared across provider type.
Results:
Providers (N=102) who completed the survey included 29 cardiovascular GCs, 50 GCs from other specialties, and 23 cardiologists. GCs feel more confident than cardiologists counseling about VUS results (
P
<0.001); while both cardiovascular GCs and cardiologists feel more confident than other GCs in providing input regarding medical management recommendations (
P
=0.001 and
P
=0.01, respectively). Cardiologists were more likely than cardiac GCs to recommend clinical testing for family members even though testing in the scenario is expected to be uninformative.
Conclusions:
These findings illustrate how the expertise of different providers may impact decision processes, suggesting the need for interdisciplinary clinics to optimize care for challenging cases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reka D. Muller
- College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (R.D.M.), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- College of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences (T.M.), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- College of Public Health (K.P., D.C.), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- College of Public Health (K.P., D.C.), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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O'Donovan C, Ingles J, Broadbent E, Skinner JR, Kasparian NA. How Patient Perceptions Shape Responses and Outcomes in Inherited Cardiac Conditions. Heart Lung Circ 2020; 29:641-652. [PMID: 31974024 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
At least one-third of adults living with an inherited cardiac condition report clinically-significant levels of psychological distress. Poorer health-related quality of life compared with population norms is also consistently reported. These outcomes are associated with younger patient age, having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and receipt of uncertain clinical test results, and can influence self-management behaviours, such as adherence to potentially critical life-preserving medications. According to the Common Sense Model of Illness, people use information from multiple sources to 'make sense' of their health condition, and how they conceptualise the condition can strongly influence adaptation and coping responses. Previous studies with people with inherited cardiac conditions show that illness perceptions, such as greater perceived consequences and a poorer understanding of the condition, are associated with greater psychological distress and poorer adherence to medication. The Common Sense Model provides one potential framework for identifying patients who may be more vulnerable to adverse health outcomes, and for developing early interventions to reduce the physical and psychosocial burden of these conditions. Interventions based on the Common Sense Model have successfully improved physical and psychosocial outcomes associated with other cardiac conditions, and could be tailored for use with patients with an inherited cardiac condition (ICC).
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Affiliation(s)
- Claire O'Donovan
- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Agnes Ginges Centre for Molecular Cardiology at Centenary Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Paediatrics Child and Youth Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Orland KM, Anderson KB. Molecular Autopsy for Sudden Cardiac Death: Current State and Considerations. CURRENT GENETIC MEDICINE REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40142-019-00170-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Dusi V, De Ferrari GM, Pugliese L, Schwartz PJ. Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation in Channelopathies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2019; 6:27. [PMID: 30972341 PMCID: PMC6443634 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2019.00027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Left cardiac sympathetic denervation (LCSD) is a surgical antiadrenergic intervention with a strong antiarrhythmic effect, supported by preclinical as well as clinical data. The mechanism of action of LCSD in structurally normal hearts with increased arrhythmic susceptibility (such as those of patients with channelopathies) is not limited to the antagonism of acute catecholamines release in the heart. LCSD also conveys a strong anti-fibrillatory action that was first demonstrated over 40 years ago and provides the rationale for its use in almost any cardiac condition at increased risk of ventricular fibrillation. The molecular mechanisms involved in the final antiarrhythmic effect of LCSD turned out to be much broader than anticipated. Beside the vagotonic effect at different levels of the neuraxis, other new mechanisms have been recently proposed, such as the antagonism of neuronal remodeling, the antagonism of neuropeptide Y effects, and the correction of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) imbalance. The beneficial effects of LCSD have never been associated with a detectable deterioration of cardiac performance. Finally, patients express a high degree of satisfaction with the procedure. In this review, we focus on the rationale, results and our personal approach to LCSD in patients with channelopathies such as long QT syndrome and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Veronica Dusi
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and Experimental Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and Experimental Cardiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery 2, Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Center for Cardiac Arrhythmias of Genetic Origin and Laboratory of Cardiovascular Genetics, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Heart Rhythm 2018; 15:e73-e189. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Al-Khatib SM, Stevenson WG, Ackerman MJ, Bryant WJ, Callans DJ, Curtis AB, Deal BJ, Dickfeld T, Field ME, Fonarow GC, Gillis AM, Granger CB, Hammill SC, Hlatky MA, Joglar JA, Kay GN, Matlock DD, Myerburg RJ, Page RL. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation 2018; 138:e272-e391. [PMID: 29084731 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | - William G Stevenson
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Michael J Ackerman
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - William J Bryant
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - David J Callans
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Anne B Curtis
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Barbara J Deal
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Timm Dickfeld
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Michael E Field
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Gregg C Fonarow
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Anne M Gillis
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Christopher B Granger
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Stephen C Hammill
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Mark A Hlatky
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - José A Joglar
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - G Neal Kay
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Daniel D Matlock
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Robert J Myerburg
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Richard L Page
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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Al-Khatib SM, Stevenson WG, Ackerman MJ, Bryant WJ, Callans DJ, Curtis AB, Deal BJ, Dickfeld T, Field ME, Fonarow GC, Gillis AM, Granger CB, Hammill SC, Hlatky MA, Joglar JA, Kay GN, Matlock DD, Myerburg RJ, Page RL. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation 2018; 138:e210-e271. [PMID: 29084733 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - William G Stevenson
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Michael J Ackerman
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - William J Bryant
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - David J Callans
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Anne B Curtis
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Barbara J Deal
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Anne M Gillis
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
| | - Christopher B Granger
- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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- Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their specific relationships with industry may apply; see Appendix 1 for detailed information. Section numbers pertain to those in the full-text guideline. †ACC/AHA Representative. ‡HRS Representative. §ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures Liaison/HFSA Representative. ‖ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison
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Al-Khatib SM, Stevenson WG, Ackerman MJ, Bryant WJ, Callans DJ, Curtis AB, Deal BJ, Dickfeld T, Field ME, Fonarow GC, Gillis AM, Granger CB, Hammill SC, Hlatky MA, Joglar JA, Kay GN, Matlock DD, Myerburg RJ, Page RL. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018; 72:e91-e220. [PMID: 29097296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.10.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 676] [Impact Index Per Article: 112.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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McKillop A, McCrindle BW, Dimitropoulos G, Kovacs AH. Physical activity perceptions and behaviors among young adults with congenital heart disease: A mixed-methods study. CONGENIT HEART DIS 2017; 13:232-240. [DOI: 10.1111/chd.12553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Adam McKillop
- Labatt Family Heart Centre; The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Labatt Family Heart Centre; The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Paediatrics; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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Al-Khatib SM, Stevenson WG, Ackerman MJ, Bryant WJ, Callans DJ, Curtis AB, Deal BJ, Dickfeld T, Field ME, Fonarow GC, Gillis AM, Granger CB, Hammill SC, Hlatky MA, Joglar JA, Kay GN, Matlock DD, Myerburg RJ, Page RL. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death: Executive summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. Heart Rhythm 2017; 15:e190-e252. [PMID: 29097320 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 376] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Al-Khatib SM, Stevenson WG, Ackerman MJ, Bryant WJ, Callans DJ, Curtis AB, Deal BJ, Dickfeld T, Field ME, Fonarow GC, Gillis AM, Granger CB, Hammill SC, Hlatky MA, Joglar JA, Kay GN, Matlock DD, Myerburg RJ, Page RL. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. J Am Coll Cardiol 2017; 72:1677-1749. [PMID: 29097294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.10.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 248] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Ingles J, James C. Psychosocial care and cardiac genetic counseling following sudden cardiac death in the young. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Rhodes A, Rosman L, Cahill J, Ingles J, Murray B, Tichnell C, James CA, Sears SF. Minding the Genes: a Multidisciplinary Approach towards Genetic Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease. J Genet Couns 2016; 26:224-231. [PMID: 27695998 DOI: 10.1007/s10897-016-0017-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Genetic assessment for inherited cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasingly available, due in part to rapid innovations in genetic sequencing technologies. While genetic testing is aimed at reducing uncertainty, it also produces awareness of potential medical conditions and can leave patients feeling uncertain about their risk, especially if there are ambiguous results. This uncertainty can produce psychological distress for patients and their families undergoing the assessment process. Additionally, patients may experience psychological distress related to living with inherited CVD. In order to more effectively manage the psychosocial challenges related to genetic assessment for CVD, a multidisciplinary model expanded to include psychologists and other allied health professionals is outlined. A case study is provided to illustrate how psychological distress can manifest in a patient living with inherited CVD, as well as proposed psychological management of this patient. Finally, a guide for genetic counselors is provided to aid in identifying and managing common psychological reactions to genetic assessment for CVD.
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- Ashley Rhodes
- Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Agnes Ginges Centre for Molecular Cardiology, Centenary Institute, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA. .,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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Murray B. Editorial Commentary: It is all in the family: Multidisciplinary care in inherited heart disease. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2016; 26:654-5. [PMID: 27296522 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Brittney Murray
- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
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Waddell-Smith KE, Ertresvaag KN, Li J, Chaudhuri K, Crawford JR, Hamill JK, Haydock D, Skinner JR. Physical and Psychological Consequences of Left Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation in Long-QT Syndrome and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1161/circep.115.003159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background—
Left cardiac sympathetic denervation reduces risk in long-QT syndrome (LQTS) and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Side effects and patient satisfaction have not been systematically analyzed in patients who underwent left cardiac sympathetic denervation. Aims of this study included documenting physical and psychological consequences and patient satisfaction after left cardiac sympathetic denervation in LQTS or catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Methods and Results—
Patients with LQTS (N=40) and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (N=7) underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic left cardiac sympathetic denervation, with a median follow-up of 29 months (range, 1–67 months). Clinical records were reviewed; 44 patients completed a telephone survey. Of 47 patients (53%), 25 were preoperatively symptomatic (15 syncope, 7 near-drowning, and 3 resuscitated sudden death). Indications for left cardiac sympathetic denervation included β-blocker intolerance (15; 32%) or nonadherence (10; 21%) and disease factors (18; 38%; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia [6], near-drowning [2], exertional syncope [1], symptoms on therapy [2], LQT3 [1], QTc>520 ms [6]). Other indications were competitive sports participation (2), family history of sudden death (1), and other (1). Median QTc did not change among patients with LQTS (461±60 to 476±54 ms;
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=0.49). Side effects were reported by 42 of 44 (95%). Twenty-nine patients (66%) reported dryness on left side, 26 (59%) a Harlequin-type (unilateral) facial flush, 24 (55%) contralateral hyperhidrosis, 17 (39%) differential hand temperatures, 5 (11%) permanent and 4 (9%) transient ptosis, 5 (11%) thermoregulation difficulties, 4 (9%) a sensation of left arm paresthesia, and 3 (7%) sympathetic flight/fright response loss. Majority of the patients were satisfied postoperatively: 38 (86%) were happy with the procedure, 33 (75%) felt safer, 40 (91%) recommended the procedure to others, and 40 (91%) felt happy with their scar appearance.
Conclusions—
Despite significant morbidity resulting from left cardiac sympathetic denervation, patients with LQTS and CPVT have high levels of postoperative satisfaction.
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- Kathryn E. Waddell-Smith
- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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- From the Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services (K.E.W.-S., J.R.C.) and Department of Paediatric Surgery (K.N.E., J.K.H.), Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Child Health, The University of Auckland (K.E.W.-S., J.L., J.R.S.); and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.C., D.H.)
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Minto C, Bauce B, Calore C, Rigato I, Folino F, Soriani N, Hochdorn A, Iliceto S, Gregori D. Is Internet use associated with anxiety in patients with and at risk for cardiomyopathy? Am Heart J 2015; 170:87-95, 95.e1-4. [PMID: 26093868 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2015.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to determine the relation between online health information seeking behavior and anxiety level among a sample of patients with manifested cardiomyopathy or at risk for cardiomyopathy. METHODS The research is a cross-sectional study conducted among 104 patients with cardiomyopathy diagnosis and patients at risk for cardiomyopathy. Patients completed 3 different questionnaires: Use of Internet Health Information questionnaire about the use of Internet, Short Form SF-12 items questionnaire on quality of life, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory measuring general anxiety levels. RESULTS Forty-eight patients had a diagnosis of primary or secondary cardiomyopathy, and 56 patients, with conditions predisposing to cardiomyopathy. Eighty-five percent of the considered population is surfing the Internet to obtain nonspecific information about health in general, and the 65% use it to look specifically for heart disease. For both groups of patients with cardiomyopathy and at risk for cardiomyopathy, online health information seeking behavior is associated with substantially lower state anxiety levels (P = .041). CONCLUSION Web use, as a source of health information, has been shown to be associated with anxiety reduction in patients with or at risk for cardiomyopathy, suggesting that Internet technology can be a useful instrument due to its informational power and its potentially therapeutic value.
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Lampert R. Reassuring News for Genetically Tested, Appropriately Treated, Low-Risk LQTS Patients. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 26:859-861. [PMID: 26031829 DOI: 10.1111/jce.12723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Rachel Lampert
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Brouwers C, Caliskan K, Bos S, Van Lennep JER, Sijbrands EJ, Kop WJ, Pedersen SS. Health Status and Psychological Distress in Patients with Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy: The Role of Burden Related to Symptoms and Genetic Vulnerability. Int J Behav Med 2015; 22:717-25. [PMID: 25778470 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-015-9475-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) is a cardiomyopathy characterized by left ventricular tribeculae and deep intertrabecular recesses. Because of its genetic underpinnings and physical disease burden, noncompaction cardiomyopathy is expected to be associated with a lower health status and increase in pscyhological distress. PURPOSE This study determined the health status and psychological distress in NCCM patients. We also examined the potential contribution of genetic predisposition and cardiac symptoms to health status and distress in NCCM, by comparing NCCM patients with (1) patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and (2) patients with acquired dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). METHODS Patients were recruited from the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Using a case-control design, NCCM patients (N = 45, mean age 46.7 ± 15.1 years, 38 % male) were compared with 43 FH patients and 42 DCM patients. Outcome measures were health status (Short Form Health Survey-12), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item scale). RESULTS NCCM patients showed significantly worse health status (Physical Component Score F(1,84) = 9.58, P = .003; Mental Component Score F(1,84) = 16.65, P < .001), anxiety (F(1,85) = 9.63, P = .003) and depression scores (F(1,82) = 5.4, P = .023) compared to FH patients, also after adjusting age, sex, comorbidity, educational level and time since diagnosis. However, NCCM patients did not differ from DCM patients (Physical Component Score F(1,82) = 2,61, P = .11; Mental Component Score F(1,82) = .55, P = .46), anxiety (F(1,82) = 1.16, P = .28) and depression scores (F(1,82) = 1,95, P = .17). CONCLUSION Cardiac symptoms are likely to play a role in the observed poor health status and elevated levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms in NCCM, whereas the burden of having a genetic condition may contribute less to these health status and psychological measures.
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- Corline Brouwers
- CoRPS-Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- CoRPS-Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. .,Institute of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. .,Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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LOAR ROBERTW, BOS JMARTIJN, CANNON BRYANC, ACKERMAN MICHAELJ. Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Sex in Patients with Either Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia or Long-QT Syndrome: A Rare But Shocking Experience. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 26:300-4. [DOI: 10.1111/jce.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 11/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- ROBERT W. LOAR
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota USA
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Khouzam A, Kwan A, Baxter S, Bernstein JA. Factors Associated with Uptake of Genetics Services for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. J Genet Couns 2015; 24:797-809. [PMID: 25566741 DOI: 10.1007/s10897-014-9810-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiovascular disorder with variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance. Clinical guidelines recommend consultation with a genetics professional as part of an initial assessment for HCM, yet there remains an underutilization of genetics services. We conducted a study to assess factors associated with this underutilization within the framework of the Health Belief Model (HBM). An online survey was completed by 306 affected individuals and at risk family members. Thirty-seven percent of individuals (113/306) had visited a genetics professional for reasons related to HCM. Genetic testing was performed on 53 % (162/306). Individuals who had undergone testing were more likely to have seen a genetics professional (p < 0.001), had relatives with an HCM diagnosis (p = 0.002), and have a known familial mutation (p < 0.001). They were also more likely to agree that genetic testing would satisfy their curiosity (p < 0.001), provide reassurance (p < 0.001), aid family members in making healthcare decisions (p < 0.001), and encourage them to engage in a healthier lifestyle (p = 0.002). The HBM components of cues to action and perceived benefits and barriers had the greatest impact on uptake of genetic testing. In order to ensure optimal counseling and care for individuals and families with HCM, awareness and education around HCM and genetic services should be promoted in both physicians and patients alike.
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- Amirah Khouzam
- Department of Genetics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr. H-315, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Partners HealthCare Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr. H-315, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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McGorrian C, McShane C, McQuade C, Keelan T, Neill JO, Galvin J, Malone K, Mahon NG, Codd M. Family-based associations in measures of psychological distress and quality of life in a cardiac screening clinic for inheritable cardiac diseases: a cross-sectional study. BMC MEDICAL GENETICS 2013; 14:1. [PMID: 23295100 PMCID: PMC3553038 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2350-14-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Family-based cardiac screening programmes for persons at risk for genetic cardiac diseases are now recommended. However, the psychological wellbeing and health related quality of life (QoL) of such screened patients is poorly understood, especially in younger patients. We sought to examine wellbeing and QoL in a representative group of adults aged 16 and over in a dedicated family cardiac screening clinic. METHODS Prospective survey of consecutive consenting patients attending a cardiac screening clinic, over a 12 month period. Data were collected using two health measurement tools: the Short Form 12 (version 2) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), along with baseline demographic and screening visit-related data. The HADS and SF-12v.2 outcomes were compared by age group. Associations with a higher HADS score were examined using logistic regression, with multi-level modelling used to account for the family-based structure of the data. RESULTS There was a study response rate of 86.6%, with n=334 patients providing valid HADS data (valid response rate 79.5%), and data on n=316 retained for analysis. One-fifth of patients were aged under 25 (n=61). Younger patients were less likely than older to describe significant depression on their HADS scale (p<0.0001), although there were overall no difference between the prevalence of a significant HADS score between the younger and older age groups (18.0% vs 20.0%, p=0.73). Significant positive associates of a higher HADS score were having lower educational attainment, being single or separated, and being closely related to the family proband. Between-family variance in anxiety and depression scores was greater than within-family variance. CONCLUSIONS High levels of anxiety were seen amongst patients attending a family-based cardiac screening clinic.Younger patients also had high rates of clinically significant anxiety. Higher levels of anxiety and depression tends to run in families, and this has implications for family screening and intervention programmes.
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- Catherine McGorrian
- The Heart House, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
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Hamang A, Eide GE, Rokne B, Nordin K, Øyen N. General anxiety, depression, and physical health in relation to symptoms of heart-focused anxiety- a cross sectional study among patients living with the risk of serious arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2011; 9:100. [PMID: 22081957 PMCID: PMC3224780 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-9-100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Accepted: 11/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the role of three distinct symptoms of heart-focused anxiety (cardio-protective avoidance, heart-focused attention, and fear about heart sensations) in relation to general anxiety, depression and physical health in patients referred to specialized cardio-genetics outpatient clinics in Norway for genetic investigation and counseling. Methods Participants were 126 patients (mean age 45 years, 53.5% women). All patients were at higher risk than the average person for serious arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD) because of a personal or a family history of an inherited cardiac disorder (familial long QT syndrome or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). Patients filled in, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Short-Form 36 Health Survey, and Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire, two weeks before the scheduled counseling session. Results The patients experienced higher levels of general anxiety than expected in the general population (mean difference 1.1 (p < 0.01)). Hierarchical regression analyses showed that avoidance and fear was independently related to general anxiety, depression, and physical health beyond relevant demographic covariates (age, gender, having children) and clinical variables (clinical diagnosis, and a recent SCD in the family). In addition to heart-focused anxiety, having a clinical diagnosis was of importance for physical health, whereas a recent SCD in the family was independently related to general anxiety and depression, regardless of disease status. Conclusion Avoidance and fear may be potentially modifiable symptoms. Because these distinct symptoms may have important roles in determining general anxiety, depression and physical health in at-risk individuals of inherited cardiac disorders, the present findings may have implications for the further development of genetic counseling for this patient group.
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- Anniken Hamang
- Genetic Epidemiology Research Group, Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway.
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