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Bisceglia I, Venturini E, Canale ML, Ambrosetti M, Riccio C, Giallauria F, Gallucci G, Abrignani MG, Russo G, Lestuzzi C, Mistrulli R, De Luca G, Maria Turazza F, Mureddu G, Di Fusco SA, Lucà F, De Luca L, Camerini A, Halasz G, Camilli M, Quagliariello V, Maurea N, Fattirolli F, Gulizia MM, Gabrielli D, Grimaldi M, Colivicchi F, Oliva F. Cardio-oncology rehabilitation: are we ready? Eur Heart J Suppl 2024; 26:ii252-ii263. [PMID: 38784673 PMCID: PMC11110456 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suae030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE) is not only an essential component of cancer rehabilitation but also a pillar of preventive cardio-oncology. Cardio-oncology rehabilitation is a comprehensive model based on a multitargeted approach and its efficacy has been widely documented; when compared with an 'exercise only' programme, comprehensive CORE demonstrates a better outcome. It involves nutritional counselling, psychological support, and cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment, and it is directed to a very demanding population with a heavy burden of CV diseases driven by physical inactivity, cancer therapy-induced metabolic derangements, and cancer therapy-related CV toxicities. Despite its usefulness, CORE is still underused in cancer patients and we are still at the dawning of remote models of rehabilitation (tele-rehabilitation). Not all CORE is created equally: a careful screening procedure to identify patients who will benefit the most from CORE and a multidisciplinary customized approach are mandatory to achieve a better outcome for cancer survivors throughout their cancer journey. The aim of this paper is to provide an updated review of CORE not only for cardiologists dealing with this peculiar population of patients but also for oncologists, primary care providers, patients, and caregivers. This multidisciplinary team should help cancer patients to maintain a healthy and active life before, during, and after cancer treatment, in order to improve quality of life and to fight health inequities.
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- Irma Bisceglia
- Integrated Cardiology Services, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, C.ne Gianicolense, 87 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cecina Civil Hospital, Via Montanara, 52, 57023 Cecina (LI), Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda USL Toscana Nord-Ovest, Versilia Hospital, Via Aurelia, 335, 55041 Lido di Camaiore (LU), Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa di Riabilitazione Cardiologica, ASST Crema Ospedale Santa Marta, Rivolta D'Adda, 26027 Cremona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Vascolare, AORN Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- SC Patologie Cardiovascolari, Ospedale Maggiore, Via Slataper, 9, 34125 Trieste, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Health Activities and Epidemiologic Observatory Division, Health Department, Sicily Region, Piazza O. Ziino, 24, 90145 Palermo, Italy
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- Director of Cardiology, IRCCS Foundation, National Cancer Institute, via G Venezian, 1, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, S. Giovanni Hospital, Via dell'Amba Aradam, 8, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Via Martinotti, 20, 00135 Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, GOM, AO Bianchi Melacrino Morelli, 89129 Reggio di Calabria, Italy
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- SC Cardiologia, Fondazione IRCCS San Matteo, Viale Camillo Golgi, 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Azienda USL Toscana Nord-Ovest, Versilia Hospital,Via Aurelia, 335, 55041 Lido di Camaiore (LU), Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, C.ne Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli, 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Sciences, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, L.go Francesco Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, National Cancer Institute, Sen. Pascale Foundation, via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, National Cancer Institute, Sen. Pascale Foundation, via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla, 3, 50134 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, C.ne Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Rome, Italy
- Fondazione per il Tuo cuore—Heart Care Foundation, Firenze, Via A. La Marmora, 36, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Regional General Hospital F. Miulli, Strada Prov. 127 Acquaviva – Santeramo Km, 4, 100.70021 Acquaviva delle Fonti (BARI), Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Via Martinotti, 20, 00135 Roma, Italy
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- Cardiologia 1-Emodinamica Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare ‘A. De Gasperis’, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy
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James E, Butler T, Nichols S, Goodall S, O’Doherty AF. Provision of dietary education in UK-based cardiac rehabilitation: a cross-sectional survey conducted in conjunction with the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:880-893. [PMID: 37869978 PMCID: PMC10864998 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523002374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Dietary education is a core component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). It is unknown how or what dietary education is delivered across the UK. We aimed to characterise practitioners who deliver dietary education in UK CR and determine the format and content of the education sessions. A fifty-four-item survey was approved by the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) committee and circulated between July and October 2021 via two emails to the BACPR mailing list and on social media. Practitioners providing dietary education within CR programmes were eligible to respond. Survey questions encompassed: practitioner job title and qualifications, resources, and the format, content and individual tailoring of diet education. Forty-nine different centres responded. Nurses (65·1 %) and dietitians (55·3 %) frequently provided dietary education. Practitioners had no nutrition-related qualifications in 46·9 % of services. Most services used credible resources to support their education, and 24·5 % used BACPR core competencies. CR programmes were mostly community based (40·8 %), lasting 8 weeks (range: 2-25) and included two (range: 1-7) diet sessions. Dietary history was assessed at the start (79·6 %) and followed up (83·7 %) by most centres; barriers to completing assessment were insufficient time, staffing or other priorities. Services mainly focused on the Mediterranean diet while topics such as malnutrition and protein intake were lower priority topics. Service improvement should focus on increasing qualifications of practitioners, standardisation of dietary assessment and improvement in protein and malnutrition screening and assessment.
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- Emily James
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Cardiorespiratory Research Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
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Wang SS, Liu WH. Impact of frailty on outcomes of elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:107-118. [PMID: 38292628 PMCID: PMC10824195 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty is a common condition in elderly patients who receive percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, how frailty affects clinical outcomes in this group is unclear. AIM To assess the link between frailty and the outcomes, such as in-hospital complications, post-procedural complications, and mortality, in elderly patients post-PCI. METHODS The PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were screened for publications up to August 2023. The primary outcomes assessed were in-hospital and all-cause mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), and major bleeding. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for quality assessment. RESULTS Twenty-one studies with 739693 elderly patients undergoing PCI were included. Frailty was consistently associated with adverse outcomes. Frail patients had significantly higher risks of in-hospital mortality [risk ratio: 3.45, 95% confidence interval (95%CI): 1.90-6.25], all-cause mortality [hazard ratio (HR): 2.08, 95%CI: 1.78-2.43], MACEs (HR: 2.92, 95%CI: 1.85-4.60), and major bleeding (HR: 4.60, 95%CI: 2.89-7.32) compared to non-frail patients. CONCLUSION Frailty is a pivotal determinant in the prediction of risk of mortality, development of MACEs, and major bleeding in elderly individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
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- Shi-Shi Wang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Riviati N, Legiran, Indrajaya T, Saleh I, Ali Z, Irfannuddin, Probosuseno, Indra B. Serum Albumin as Prognostic Marker for Older Adults in Hospital and Community Settings. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2024; 10:23337214241249914. [PMID: 38720941 PMCID: PMC11078084 DOI: 10.1177/23337214241249914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Serum albumin, known for its multifaceted role in health, is hypothesized to serve as a prognostic marker for older adults, both in hospital and community settings. Nine studies were included in the review, revealing consistent associations between low serum albumin levels and increased mortality risk in hospitalized older individuals. In community settings, low serum albumin levels were linked to higher mortality rates compared to those with normal levels. The synthesis of evidence underscores the potential of serum albumin as a prognostic marker for older adults, offering valuable insights for risk stratification and targeted interventions. While robust evidence supports its utility in hospital settings, further research is warranted in community settings to address current limitations and enhance the applicability of serum albumin as a prognostic tool. This review merges existing knowledge of the prognostic significance of serum albumin in older adults across hospital and community settings. The findings emphasize the importance of serum albumin as a potential prognostic marker, urging continued research efforts to refine its application in diverse healthcare contexts and improve outcomes for the aging population.
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- Nur Riviati
- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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Calvo-López M, Arranz Tolós R, Marin Expósito J, Gruosso D, Andrea R, Roque M, Falces C, Yago G, Saura Araguas J, Pastor N, Sitges M, Sanz-de la Garza M. Cardio4Health Study, a Cardiac Telerehabilitation Pilot Program Aimed at Patients After an Ischemic Event: Cross-sectional Study. JMIR Cardio 2023; 7:e44179. [PMID: 37093637 PMCID: PMC10167584 DOI: 10.2196/44179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Center-based cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRPs) reduce morbidity and mortality after an ischemic cardiac event; however, they are widely underused. Home-based CRP has emerged as an alternative to improve patient adherence; however, its safety and efficacy remain unclear, especially for older patients and female patients. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop a holistic home-based CRP for patients with ischemic heart disease and evaluate its safety and impact on functional capacity, adherence to a healthy lifestyle, and quality of life. METHODS The 8-week home-based CRP included patients of both sexes, with no age limit, who had overcome an acute myocardial infarction in the previous 3 months, had a left ventricular ejection fraction of ≥40%, and had access to a tablet or mobile device. The CRP was developed using a dedicated platform designed explicitly for this purpose and included 3 weekly exercise sessions combining tailored aerobic and strength training and 2 weekly educational session focused on lifestyle habits, therapeutic adherence, and patient empowerment. RESULTS We initially included 62 patients, of whom 1 was excluded for presenting with ventricular arrhythmias during the initial stress test, 5 were excluded because of incompatibility, and 6 dropped out because of a technological barrier. Ultimately, 50 patients completed the program: 85% (42/50) were male, with a mean age of 58.9 (SD 10.3) years, a mean left ventricular ejection fraction of 52.1% (SD 6.72%), and 25 (50%) New York Heart Association functional class I and 25 (50%) New York Heart Association II-III. The CRP significantly improved functional capacity (+1.6 metabolic equivalent tasks), muscle strength (arm curl test +15.5% and sit-to-stand test +19.7%), weekly training volume (+803 metabolic equivalent tasks), adherence to the Mediterranean diet, emotional state (anxiety), and quality of life. No major complications occurred, and adherence was excellent (>80%) in both the exercise and educational sessions. In the subgroup analysis, CRP showed equivalent beneficial effects irrespective of sex and age. In addition, patient preferences for CRP approaches were equally distributed, with one-third (14/50, 29%) of the patients preferring a face-to-face CRP, one-third (17/50, 34%) preferring a telematic CRP, and one-third (18/50, 37%) preferring a hybrid approach. Regarding CRP duration, 63% (31/50) of the patients considered it adequate, whereas the remaining 37% (19/50) preferred a longer program. CONCLUSIONS A holistic telematic CRP dedicated to patients after an ischemic cardiac event, irrespective of sex and age, is safe and, in our population, has achieved positive results in improving maximal aerobic capacity, weekly training volume, muscle strength, quality of life, compliance with diet, and anxiety symptoms. The preference for a center- or home-based CRP approach is diverse among the study population, emphasizing the need for a tailored CRP to improve adherence and completion rates.
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- Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Institute, August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- HumanITcare, Small Medium Enterprise (SME), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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Giallauria F, Testa C, Cuomo G, Di Lorenzo A, Venturini E, Lauretani F, Maggio MG, Iannuzzo G, Vigorito C. Exercise Training in Elderly Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061671. [PMID: 36980559 PMCID: PMC10046194 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Due to the aging of the population, in 70% of cases, a new cancer diagnosis equals a cancer diagnosis in a geriatric patient. In this population, beyond the concept of mortality and morbidity, functional capacity, disability, and quality of life remain crucial. In fact, when the functional status is preserved, the pathogenetic curve towards disability will stop or even regress. The present systematic review investigated the effectiveness of physical exercise, as part of a holistic assessment of the patient, for preventing disability and improving the patient’s quality of life, and partially reducing all-cause mortality. This evidence must point towards decentralization of care by implementing the development of rehabilitation programs for elderly cancer patients either before or after anti-cancer therapy.
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- Francesco Giallauria
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia
- Correspondence:
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- Geriatric Clinic Unit, Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and Department of Cardiology, Azienda USL Toscana Nord-Ovest, “Cecina Civil Hospital”, 57023 Cecina, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic Unit, Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Cognitive and Motor Center, Medicine and Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department of Parma, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic Unit, Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Cognitive and Motor Center, Medicine and Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department of Parma, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Gonçalves ALP, Grisante DL, Silva RA, Santos VB, Lopes CT. Relationship Between Frailty, Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics, and Disease Severity of Older Adults With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Clin Nurs Res 2023; 32:677-687. [PMID: 35927950 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221115231] [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: 11/17/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between frailty, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and disease severity of older adults with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A total of 57 hospitalized patients ≥60 years with ACS were assessed for frailty through the Tilburg Frailty Indicator. Disease severity was assessed by the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events, by the maximum troponin level, and by the number of severely obstructed coronary arteries. The relationship between variables was assessed by Mann Whitney's test, Pearson's chi-square test, likelihood-ratio test, Fisher's exact test, or Student's t test. Analyses were bootstrapped to 1,000 to reduce potential sample bias. About 54.4% were frail. Frailty was associated with ethnicity (p = .02), marital status (p = .05), ischemic equivalents (p = .01), self-perceived health (p = .002), arthritis/rheumatism/arthrosis (p = .002), and number of severely obstructed coronary arteries (p = .05). These relationships can support intensified surveillance planning for the elderly at greatest risk, structuring of transitional care, appropriate nurse-coordinated secondary prevention delivery in primary care, and cardiac rehabilitation following ACS.
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- Alexia Louisie Pontes Gonçalves
- Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Cardiovascular, Instituto de Cardiologia Dante Pazzanese, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Hospital São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centro de Formação de Professores, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Extremely Low Activity of Serum Alanine Aminotransferase Is Associated with Long-Term Overall-Cause Mortality in the Elderly Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention after Acute Coronary Syndrome. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59020415. [PMID: 36837617 PMCID: PMC9964269 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Recent studies revealed that the extremely low activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is associated with frailty and contributes to increased mortality after acute physical stress. We aimed to investigate whether the extremely low activity of serum ALT (<10 U/L) at the time of diagnosis can be used to predict overall-cause mortality in elderly patients that underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diagnosis. Materials and Methods: A retrospective medical record review was performed on 1597 patients diagnosed with ACS who underwent PCI at a single university hospital from February 2014 to March 2020. The associations between the extremely low activity of serum ALT and mortality were assessed using a stepwise Cox regression (forward: conditional). Results: A total of 210 elderly patients were analyzed in this study. The number of deaths was 64 (30.5%), the mean survival time was 25.0 ± 18.9 months, and the mean age was 76.9 ± 7.6 years. The mean door-to-PCI time was 74.0 ± 20.9 min. The results of stepwise Cox regression analysis showed that the extremely low activity of serum ALT (adjusted hazard ratio: 5.157, 95% confidence interval: 3.001-8.862, p < 0.001) was the independent risk factor for long-term overall-cause mortality in the elderly who underwent PCI after ACS diagnosis. Conclusions: The extremely low activity of serum ALT at ACS diagnosis is a significant risk factor for increased long-term overall-cause mortality in the elderly who underwent PCI after ACS diagnosis. It is noteworthy that a simple laboratory test at the time of diagnosis was found to be a significant risk factor for mortality.
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Contribution of individual and cumulative frailty-related health deficits on cardiac rehabilitation completion. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:34. [PMID: 36658538 PMCID: PMC9854083 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03624-0] [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: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the high burden of frailty among cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participants, it is unclear which frailty-related deficits are related to program completion. METHODS Data from a single-centre exercise- and education-based CR program were included. A frailty index (FI) based on 25 health deficits was constructed. Logistic regression was used to estimate the odds of CR completion based on the presence of individual FI items. The odds of completion for cumulative deficits related to biomarkers, body composition, quality of life, as well as a composite of traditional and non-traditional cardiovascular risk factor domains were examined. RESULTS A total of 3,756 individuals were included in analyses. Eight of 25 FI variables were positively associated with program completion while 8 others were negatively associated with completion. The variable with the strongest positive association was the food frequency questionnaire score (OR 1.27 (95% CI 1.14, 1.41), whereas the deficit with strongest negative association was a decline in health over the last year (OR 0.74 (95% CI 0.58, 0.93). An increased number of cardiovascular deficits were associated with an increased odds of CR completion (OR per 1 deficit increase 1.16 (95% CI 1.11, 1.22)). A higher number of traditional CR deficits were predictive of CR completion (OR 1.22 (95% CI 1.16, 1.29)), but non-traditional measures predicted non-completion (OR 0.95 (95% CI 0.92, 0.97)). CONCLUSION A greater number of non-traditional cardiovascular deficits was associated with non-completion. These data should be used to implement intervention to patients who are most vulnerable to drop out to maximize retention.
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AlShammeri O, AL Saif S, Al Shehri H, Alasng M, Qaddoura F, Al Shehri M, Turkistani Y, Tash A, Alharbi W, Al Qahtani F, Diaz R, Mahaimeed W, Al habeeb W, Alfaraidy K. Saudi Heart Association Guidelines on Best Practices in the Management of Chronic Coronary Syndromes. J Saudi Heart Assoc 2022; 34:182-211. [PMID: 36578770 PMCID: PMC9762239 DOI: 10.37616/2212-5043.1320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of both chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and its risk factors is alarming in Saudi Arabia and only a minority of patients achieve optimal medical management. Context-specific CCS guidelines outlining best clinical practices are therefore needed to address local gaps and challenges. Consensus panel A panel of experts representing the Saudi Heart Association (SHA) reviewed existing evidence and formulated guidance relevant to local clinical practice considering the characteristics of the Saudi population, the Saudi healthcare system, its resources and medical expertise. They were reviewed by external experts to ensure scientific and medical accuracy. Consensus findings Recommendations are provided on the clinical assessment and management of CCS, along with supporting evidence. Risk reduction through non-pharmacological therapy (lifestyle modifications) remains at the core of CCS management. Great emphasis should be placed on the use of available pharmacological options (anti-anginal therapy and event prevention) only as appropriate and necessary. Lifestyle counseling and pharmacological strategy must be optimized before considering revascularization, unless otherwise indicated. Revascularization strategies should be carefully considered by the Heart Team to ensure the appropriate choice is made in accordance to current guidelines and patient preference. Conclusion Conscientious, multidisciplinary, and personalized clinical management is necessary to navigate the complex landscape of CCS in Saudi Arabia considering its population and resource differences. The reconciliation of international evidence and local characteristics is critical for the improvement of healthcare outcomes among CCS patients in Saudi Arabia.
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- Owayed AlShammeri
- Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia,Corresponding author at: Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital, Ar Rayyan Hospital, Riyadh, 14212, Saudi Arabia. E-mail address: (O. AlShammeri)
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- King Salman Heart Centre, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiac Center, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia
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- National Heart Center, Saudi Health Council,
Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahad Cardiac Center, King Saud University, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
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- King Salman Heart Centre, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
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- ECLA (Estudios Clínicos Latino América), Instituto Cardiovascular de Rosario, Rosario,
Argentina
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
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- Saudi Heart Association, Department of Cardiac Sciences, King Saud University Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
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Sex Difference in Cutoff and Prevalence of Sarcopenia among 300,090 Urban Korean Population: Association with Metabolic Syndrome. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58101361. [PMID: 36295523 PMCID: PMC9611231 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background and Objectives: The study aimed to establish the threshold values and prevalence of sarcopenia and to investigate the association of sarcopenia with metabolic syndrome in an urban Korean population. Materials and Methods: The study included 300,090 adults who underwent anthropometric analyses by bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Sarcopenia was defined as: (1) class I, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) within −1 to −2 standard deviations (SDs); (2) or class II, <−2 SD of SMI in a young population. Results: Low SMI threshold levels for class I and class II sarcopenia were 39.8 and 36.7% in men, and 35.5 and 32.3% in women. Among all age groups, the prevalence rates of sarcopenia were highest in the age group 80−89 years. Following adjustment for possible confounders including age, sex, height, metabolic and health behavioral factors, adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for the risk of metabolic syndrome were 2.43 (2.33−2.54) for class I and 2.69 (2.49−2.91) for class II sarcopenia, compared with the normal reference. Sarcopenia was more strongly associated with metabolic syndrome in women than men (p for interaction < 0.01). The threshold values and prevalence of sarcopenia were demonstrated in a large Korean urban population. Conclusions: This study identified that sarcopenia was associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome, showing itself to be significantly higher in women than men.
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Resistance Training in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, and Valvular Heart Disease: A REVIEW WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON OLD AGE, FRAILTY, AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:304-315. [PMID: 36044760 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Current guidelines recommend individually adapted resistance training (RT) as a part of the exercise regime in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this review was to provide insights into current knowledge and understanding of how useful, feasible, safe, and effective RT is in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), and valvular heart disease (VHD), with particular emphasis on the role of RT in elderly and/or frail patients. REVIEW METHODS A review based on an intensive literature search: systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in 2010 or later; recent studies not integrated into meta-analyses or systematic reviews; additional manual searches. SUMMARY The results highlight the evaluation of effects and safety of RT in patients with CAD and HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in numerous meta-analyses. In contrast, few studies have focused on RT in patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or VHD. Furthermore, few studies have addressed the feasibility and impact of RT in elderly cardiac patients, and data on the efficacy and safety of RT in frail elderly patients are limited. The review results underscore the high prevalence of age-related sarcopenia, disease-related skeletal muscle deconditioning, physical limitations, and frailty in older patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). They underline the need for individually tailored exercise concepts, including RT, aimed at improving functional status, mobility, physical performance and muscle strength in older patients. Furthermore, the importance of the use of assessment tools to diagnose frailty, mobility/functional capacity, and physical performance in the elderly admitted to cardiac rehabilitation is emphasized.
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Chronic Coronary Syndrome in Frail Old Population. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12081133. [PMID: 36013312 PMCID: PMC9410393 DOI: 10.3390/life12081133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The demographic trend of aging is associated with an increased prevalence of comorbidities among the elderly. Physical, immunological, emotional and cognitive impairment, in the context of the advanced biological age segment, leads to the maintenance and precipitation of cardiovascular diseases. Thus, more and more data are focused on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying each fragility phenotype and how they potentiate each other. The implications of inflammation, sarcopenia, vitamin D deficiency and albumin, as dimensions inherent in fragility, in the development and setting of chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs) have proven their patent significance but are still open to research. At the same time, the literature speculates on the interdependent relationship between frailty and CCSs, revealing the role of the first one in the development of the second. In this sense, depression, disabilities, polypharmacy and even cognitive disorders in the elderly with ischemic cardiovascular disease mean a gradual and complex progression of frailty. The battery of tests necessary for the evaluation of the elderly with CCSs requires a permanent update, according to the latest guidelines, but also an individualized approach related to the degree of frailty and the conditions imposed by it. By summation, the knowledge of frailty screening methods, through the use of sensitive and individualized tools, is the foundation of secondary prevention and prognosis in the elderly with CCSs. Moreover, a comprehensive geriatric assessment remains the gold standard of the medical approach of these patients. The management of the frail elderly, with CCSs, brings new challenges, also from the perspective of the treatment particularities. Sometimes the risk–benefit balance is difficult to achieve. Therefore, the holistic, individualized and updated approach of these patients remains a desired objective, by understanding and permanently acquiring knowledge on the complexity of the frailty syndrome.
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Oberoi M, Ainani N, Abbott JD, Mamas MA, Velagapudi P. Age Considerations in the Invasive Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes. US CARDIOLOGY REVIEW 2022. [DOI: 10.15420/usc.2021.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The elderly constitute a major proportion of patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the US. Due to pre-existing comorbidities, frailty, and increased risk of complications from medical and invasive therapies, management of ACS in the elderly population poses challenges. In patients with ST-elevation MI, urgent revascularization with primary percutaneous coronary intervention remains the standard of care irrespective of age. However, an early invasive approach in elderly patients with non-ST-elevation MI is based on individual evaluation of risks versus benefits. In this review, the authors discuss the unique characteristics of elderly patients presenting with ACS, specific geriatric conditions that need to be considered while making treatment decisions in these situations, and available evidence, current guidelines, and future directions for invasive management of elderly patients with ACS.
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- Mansi Oberoi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Institute of Applied Clinical Sciences, University of Keele, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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Zeng CM, Zhao YM, Li YY, Lin ZH, Li P, Feng Y, Tan JP, Pang KF. Cardiopulmonary exercise test-based assessment of the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on the blood pressure response to exercise in patients with acute myocardial infarction during hospitalization. Clin Exp Hypertens 2022; 44:397-402. [PMID: 35315303 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2022.2055765] [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: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of sacubitril/valsartan (S/V) on cardiopulmonary function and blood pressure response to exercise during hospitalization in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) based on the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). METHODS A total of 265 AMI patients were treated with either perindopril or S/V within 24 hours of admission. CPET was completed for all patients before discharge. There were 182 cases in the perindopril group and 83 cases in the S/V group. RESULTS The proportion of exercise oscillatory ventilation (EOV) was higher in the S/V group than in the perindopril group (10.8% vs 1.6%, X2 = 11.148, P = .001). The resting heart rate (HR), resting diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and warm-up DBP were lower in the S/V group than in the perindopril group (P < .05). The resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 9.0 mmHg lower (115.7 ± 17.5 vs 106.7 ± 15.0, P < .001), the SBP during warm-up was 9.5 mmHg lower (124.8 ± 23.7 vs 115.3 ± 22.5,P = .002), the SBP at the anaerobic threshold (AT) was 10.5 mmHg lower (135.3 ± 24.8 vs 127.1 ± 25.1,P = .021),the SBP at max watts was 11.5 mmHg lower (148.9 ± 26.4 vs 137.4 ± 26.4,P = .001), and the SBP during one-minute recovery was 12.3 mmHg lower (146.5 ± 27.1 vs 134.2 ± 24.4, P = .001)in the S/V group than in the perindopril group. The S/V group had a higher oxygen ventilation equivalent and carbon dioxide ventilation equivalent (VE/VCO2) at AT and a lower oxygen uptake-work rate relationship during max watts (P < .05). The differences in the oxygen pulse, stroke volume, peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak), and VE/VCO2 slope were not statistically significant between the two groups. CONCLUSION Treatment with S/V was able to reduce the exercise blood pressure in patients with AMI during hospitalization, but did not significantly improve the VO2 peak, VE/VCO2 slope, or exercise tolerance.
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- Chun-Mei Zeng
- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital(The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, GX, China
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Exploring the Relationship between Frailty, Functional Status, Polypharmacy, and Quality of Life in Elderly and Middle-Aged Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: A One-Year Follow-Up Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042286. [PMID: 35206472 PMCID: PMC8871852 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The association between frailty, disability in activities of daily living (ADL), polypharmacy, and quality of life (QoL) in middle-aged patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is little investigated. This study sought (a) to explore this association comparatively in elderly and middle-aged hospitalized patients with CVD and (b) to determine which domains of ADL and QoL might improve the frailty prediction. A one-year follow-up study including 90 elderly (≥65 years old) and 89 middle-aged patients (40-65 years old) was conducted. At baseline, frailty assessment was performed based on the Fried criteria; Barthel Index (BI) and Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) were used for ADL, and European Quality of Life-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) for QoL. At follow-up, data were collected via telephone. At baseline, 79 patients (51 elderly and 28 middle-aged) were frail. The CVD frail patients showed functional dependency and a poor QoL compared to the non-frail (p < 0.001) and within each subgroup at follow-up. Mobility was found to predict frailty in both elderly (OR = 2.34) (C.I. (1.03-5.29)) and middle-aged patients (OR = 2.58) (C.I. (1.15-5.78)). The ADL assessment and self-reported QoL may help to identify an aggravation or an advanced frailty condition in hospitalized elderly and middle-aged CVD patients.
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Wleklik M, Denfeld Q, Lisiak M, Czapla M, Kałużna-Oleksy M, Uchmanowicz I. Frailty Syndrome in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Diseases-What Do We Know and What Requires Further Research? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042234. [PMID: 35206422 PMCID: PMC8872246 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) affect 60% of people over 60 years of age and are one of the main causes of death in the world. Diagnosed cardiovascular disease also triples the likelihood of Frailty syndrome (FS). FS has become increasingly relevant in cardiology and cardiac surgery and occurs in a significant number of patients with CVD, with prevalence ranging from 25% to 62%. Viewed in a multidimensional, biopsychosocial perspective, FS increases a patient's vulnerability, making them susceptible to several adverse clinical outcomes. Frailty syndrome also is a predictor of mortality in patients with CVD regardless of age, severity of disease, multi-morbidity, and disability. Frailty syndrome potentially can be prevented in patients with CVD and its early identification is important to avoid the development of disability, dependence on others and reduced quality of life. The aim of this paper is to show the relationship between FS and specific CVDs (coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure) and cardiac procedures (device implantation, cardiac surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation). Furthermore, we highlight those areas that require further research to fully understand the relationship between FS and CVD and to be able to minimize or prevent its adverse effects.
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- Marta Wleklik
- Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (M.L.); (I.U.)
- Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, 50-566 Wroclaw, Poland
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA;
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- Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (M.L.); (I.U.)
- Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, 50-566 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, 50-566 Wroclaw, Poland
- Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Innovative Technologies, Department of Emergency Medical Service, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-616 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, University of Medical Sciences in Poznan, 61-848 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (M.L.); (I.U.)
- Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, 50-566 Wroclaw, Poland
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Scherrenberg M, Marinus N, Giallauria F, Falter M, Kemps H, Wilhelm M, Prescott E, Vigorito C, De Kluiver E, Cipriano G, Dendale P, Hansen D. The need for long-term personalized management of frail CVD patients by rehabilitation and telemonitoring: a framework. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2022:S1050-1738(22)00023-8. [PMID: 35121082 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2022.01.015] [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] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Due to advances in cardiovascular medicine and preventive cardiology, patients benefit from a better prognosis, even in case of significant disease burden such as acute and chronic coronary syndromes, advanced valvular heart disease and chronic heart failure. These advances have allowed CVD patients to increase their life expectancy, but on the other hand also experience aging-related syndromes such as frailty. Despite being underrecognized, frailty is a critical, common, and co-existent condition among older CVD patients, leading to exercise intolerance and compromised adherence to cardiovascular rehabilitation. Moreover, frail patients need a different approach for CR and are at very high risk for adverse events, but yet are underrepresented in conventional CR. Fortunately, recent advances have been made in technology, allowing remote monitoring, coaching and supervision of CVD patients in secondary prevention programs with promising benefits. Similarly, we hypothesized that such programs should also be implemented to treat frailty in CVD patients. However, considering frail patients' particular needs and challenges, telerehabilitation interventions should thus be appropriately adapted. Our purpose is to provide, for the first time and based on expert opinions, a framework of how such a cardiac telerehabilitation program could be developed and implemented to manage a prevention and rehabilitation program for CVD patients with frailty.
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- Martijn Scherrenberg
- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Antwerp University, Belgium
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- UHasselt, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, BIOMED-REVAL, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, KULeuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Máxima Medical Center, The Netherlands; Department of Industrial Design, Technical University Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, NW, Denmark
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, BIOMED-REVAL, Hasselt, Belgium.
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Frailty and Different Exercise Interventions to Improve Gait Speed in Older Adults after Acute Coronary Syndrome. Medicina (B Aires) 2021; 57:medicina57121344. [PMID: 34946289 PMCID: PMC8705993 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57121344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The world’s population is rapidly aging, and it is estimated that, by 2050, every sixth person on earth will be older than 65 years. Around 30% of older adults entering cardiac rehabilitation (CR) meet the criteria of frailty. Frailty identification has not been included in the routine evaluation of CR patients yet, and there is a lack of evidence on what training regimen for improving physical performance in frail people is optimal. Therefore, the aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of frailty and to evaluate the effect of two different complementary training programs on the gait speed of older vulnerable and frail patients with acute coronary syndrome and mid-range-to-preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (≥40%) during short-term CR. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted from January 2020 to September 2021. CR participants (n = 97) with a mean age of 73.1 ± 5.3 years were randomly allocated into three groups: control (CG, n = 32), intervention-1 (IG-1, n = 32) and intervention-2 (IG-2, n = 33). The patients of all three groups attended a usual inpatient CR program, and two intervention groups additionally received different resistance and balance training programs 3 days a week: the IG-1 underwent complementary training with traditional means of physical therapy, while the IG-2 underwent complementary training with mechanical devices. The mean CR duration was 18.9 ± 1.7 days. Frailty was assessed with the Edmonton Frail Scale, and the 5 m walk test was used to evaluate gait speed. Results: Frailty was determined in 37.1% of participants, and 42.3% met the criteria of being vulnerable. After CR, the gait speed of frail and vulnerable patients significantly improved in all three groups (p < 0.05). In the IG-2, slow gait speed was reversed to normal in the overwhelming majority of patients (p < 0.05), while the CG had the greatest proportion of patients who remained to be slow after CR (p < 0.05). Conclusions: A considerable part of patients entering CR are frail or vulnerable; therefore, it is of crucial importance to assess frailty status in all older people. All three CR programs improved gait speed in frail and vulnerable older patients with ischemic heart disease. Complementary resistance and balance training with mechanical devices more effectively reversed slow gait speed to normal during short-term CR.
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Giallauria F, Strisciuglio T, Cuomo G, Di Lorenzo A, D'Angelo A, Volpicelli M, Izzo R, Manzi MV, Barbato E, Morisco C. Exercise Training: The Holistic Approach in Cardiovascular Prevention. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2021; 28:561-577. [PMID: 34724167 PMCID: PMC8590648 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-021-00482-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Nowadays, there are robust clinical and pathophysiological evidence supporting the beneficial effects of physical activity on cardiovascular (CV) system. Thus, the physical activity is considered a key strategy for CV prevention. In fact, exercise training exerts favourable effects on all risk factors for CV diseases (i.e. essential hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, etc…). In addition, all training modalities such as the aerobic (continuous walking, jogging, cycling, etc.) or resistance exercise (weights), as well as the leisure-time physical activity (recreational walking, gardening, etc) prevent the development of the major CV risk factors, or delay the progression of target organ damage improving cardio-metabolic risk. Exercise training is also the core component of all cardiac rehabilitation programs that have demonstrated to improve the quality of life and to reduce morbidity in patients with CV diseases, mostly in patients with coronary artery diseases. Finally, it is still debated whether or not exercise training can influence the occurrence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. In this regard, there is some evidence that exercise training is protective predominantly for atrial arrhythmias, reducing the incidence of atrial fibrillation. In conclusion, the salutary effects evoked by physical acitvity are useful in primary and secondary CV prevention.
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- Francesco Giallauria
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, "Santa Maria della Pietà" Hospital (ASL Napoli 3 Sud), 80035, Nola, NA, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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