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Sánchez-González JL, Almenar-Bonet L, Moreno-Segura N, Gurdiel-Álvarez F, Atef H, Sillero-Sillero A, López-Vilella R, Santolalla-Arnedo I, Juárez-Vela R, Tejada-Garrido CI, Marques-Sule E. Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Heart Failure Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7090. [PMID: 38002701 PMCID: PMC10672384 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 lockdown has been associated with reduced levels of physical activity, quality of life, and sleep quality, but limited evidence exists for its impact on heart failure patients. This study examined the influence of the COVID-19 lockdown on these aspects in heart failure patients, with specific comparisons by age and sex. METHODS A quasi-experimental cross-sectional study of patients with heart failure was conducted. The assessment involved two time points: during the COVID-19 lockdown (March to June 2020) and post-lockdown (July to October 2020). A total of 107 HF patients participated, with assessments of overall PA (using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire), QoL (employing the Cantril Ladder of Life), and sleep quality (utilizing the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale) conducted during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. RESULTS HF patients reported lower levels of total PA (p = 0.001) and walking PA (p < 0.0001) during lockdown than after lockdown, whilst no differences were observed in QoL nor sleep quality. In addition, both younger and older patients reported lower walking PA and total PA during lockdown than after lockdown, while older patients reported lower QoL during lockdown than after lockdown. Moreover, both men and women reported lower walking PA and total PA during lockdown than after lockdown, whilst women reported lower QoL. CONCLUSIONS HF patients need improved PA programs during lockdowns, as these programs can elevate PA levels and enhance QoL, especially when faced with the risk of decompensation during health crises.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Heart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, 46026 Valencia, Spain; (L.A.-B.); (R.L.-V.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28933 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universidad de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Reha-Bilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Alcorcón, Spain
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- School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK;
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- University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy “Gimbernat”, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Avd de la Generalitat, 202-206, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08174 Barcelona, Spain;
- ESIMar (Mar Nursing School), Parc de Salut Mar, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Affiliated, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
- SDHEd (Social Determinants and Health Education Research Group), IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Heart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, 46026 Valencia, Spain; (L.A.-B.); (R.L.-V.)
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain; (R.J.-V.); (C.I.T.-G.)
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain; (R.J.-V.); (C.I.T.-G.)
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain; (R.J.-V.); (C.I.T.-G.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Hilbold E, Bär C, Thum T. COVID-19: Insights into long-term manifestations and lockdown impacts. J Sport Health Sci 2023:S2095-2546(23)00019-4. [PMID: 36868374 PMCID: PMC9977467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Coronaviruses are pathogens thought to primarily affect the respiratory tracts of humans. The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 2019 was also marked mainly by its symptoms of respiratory illness, which were named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since its initial discovery, many other symptoms have been linked to acute SARS-CoV-2 infections as well as to the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 patients. Among these symptoms are different categories of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which continue to be the main cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people die from CVDs each year, accounting for ∼32% of all deaths globally. Physical inactivity is one of the most important behavioral risk factors for CVDs. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected CVDs as well as the physical activity in different ways. Here, we provide an overview of the current status as well as future challenges and possible solutions.
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- Erika Hilbold
- Institute of Molecular and Translational Therapeutic Strategies (IMTTS), Hannover Medical School, Hannover 30625, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular and Translational Therapeutic Strategies (IMTTS), Hannover Medical School, Hannover 30625, Germany; Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Immune-Mediated Diseases (CIMD), Hannover 30625, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), Hannover 30625, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular and Translational Therapeutic Strategies (IMTTS), Hannover Medical School, Hannover 30625, Germany; Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Immune-Mediated Diseases (CIMD), Hannover 30625, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), Hannover 30625, Germany.
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Mert GÖ, Mert KU, Görenek B. Does It Work For Atrial High-Rate Episodes? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2022; 45:708. [PMID: 35363395 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Gurbet Özge Mert
- Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Eskişehir, Turkey
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