Canadian Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Physical
activity
(PA)
is
established
as
a
cornerstone
of
cardiovascular
health,
however,
disparities
in
participation
exist
across
sociocultural
groups,
which
turn
impacts
outcomes.
Evidence
suggests
that
while
the
positive
effects
exercise
are
consistent
populations,
notable
differences
magnitude
these
benefits
for
racial
and
ethnic
minorities
female
sex.
Females
derive
greater
protection
from
PA
compared
to
males,
with
reduced
rates
sudden
cardiac
death
(SCD).
This
review
examines
complex
interplay
race/ethnicity
sex
on
associated
exercise,
adaptations
risks
SCD
"excessive"
volume
exercise.
Understanding
factors
crucial
developing
targeted
interventions
promote
health
offset
disparities.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Background
Heart
disease
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
in
Canada.
Many
heart
patients
are
referred
for
cardiac
rehabilitation,
a
multidisciplinary
outpatient
program
often
consisting
exercise
training.
Cardiac
rehabilitation
has
been
proven
to
be
successful
secondary
preventative
measure
reducing
mortality
and
improving
overall
health
patients,
its
completion
important
both
sexes
as
there
growing
evidence
that
women
benefit
much
men,
if
not
more,
with
regard
mortality.
It
note
previous
studies
have
shown
healthy
men
respond
differently
aerobic
resistance
training,
possibly
due
hormones,
body
composition,
autonomic
and/or
cardiovascular
differences.
However,
evaluating
sex
differences
efficacy
standard
programs
yet
fully
explored
many
investigating
clinical
or
anthropometric
data
but
physiological
outcomes.
This
systematic
review
aimed
investigate
male
female
after
rehabilitation.
The
inclusion
criteria
were
purposefully
broad
encompass
scenarios,
states,
various
lengths
intensities
intention
highlighting
strengths
weaknesses
current
literature.
Methods
To
conduct
synthesis
without
meta-analysis,
search
strategy
was
generated
examine
relationships
between
supervised
program,
outcomes,
registered
(Prospero:
CRD42021251614)
following
databases
searched
from
inception
19
December
2023:
APA
PsycInfo
(Ovid),
CINAHL
Complete
(EBSCOhost),
Embase
Emcare
Nursing
Medline
All
(Ovid;
includes
PubMed
non-Medline),
Web
Science
Core
Collection.
Eighty-eight
pertaining
fitness,
metabolism,
respiratory
function,
function
C-reactive
protein
underwent
extraction.
Results
conclusions
Importantly,
this
suggests
similarly
wide-range
most
variables.
discussing
maximal
oxygen
consumption,
functional
capacity,
six-minute
walk
distances,
grip
strength
suggest
more.
Further
research
required
address
certain
limitations,
such
appropriate
statistical
methods
type/intensity
interventions.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. e084070 - e084070
Published: June 1, 2024
Objectives
The
main
objective
of
the
study
is
to
investigate
short-term
efficacy
Acceptance
and
Commitment
Therapy
(ACT)
on
simultaneous
modification
biological
indicators
risk
psychological
well-being
in
patients
with
coronary
heart
disease
attending
cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR).
Design
This
was
a
two-arm
randomised
controlled
trial
comparing
brief,
manualised,
ACT-based
intervention
usual
care
(UC).
Setting
conducted
an
outpatient
CR
unit
Italy.
Data
collection
took
place
from
January
2016
July
2017.
Participants
Ninety-two
were
enrolled
randomised,
following
unbalanced
randomisation
ratio
2:1
ACT
group
(n=59)
control
(n=33).
Eighty-five
completed
(n=54)
UC
(n=31)
interventions
analysed.
Interventions
received
UC,
6
weeks
multidisciplinary
programme,
encompassing
exercise
training,
educational
counselling
medical
examinations.
experimental
group,
addition
participated
HEART
(ACTonHEART)
three
sessions
based
ACT.
Outcomes
primary
outcomes
Low
Density
Lipoproteins
(LDL)cholesterol,
resting
systolic
blood
pressure,
body
mass
index
(BMI)
measured
by
Psychological
General
Well-Being
Index
(PGWBI).
Outcome
measures
assessed
at
baseline
end
CR.
Results
Based
linear
mixed
models,
no
significant
×
time
interaction
observed
for
either
(β,
95%
CI:
PGWBI
=−1.13,
–6.40
–4.14;
LDL
cholesterol
=−2.13,
–11.02
–6.76;
pressure
=−0.50,
–10.76
–9.76;
diastolic
=−2.73,
–10.12
–4.65;
BMI
=−0.16,
–1.83
–1.51,
all
p
values
>0.05)
or
secondary
(all
>0.05).
A
effect
found
total
(beta=4.72;
p=0.03).
Conclusions
Although
analyses
revealed
null
findings,
results
can
inform
design
future
help
researchers
strike
balance
between
idealised
implementation
structural
limitations
existing
programmes.
Trial
registration
number
NCT01909102
.
CJC Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 425 - 435
Published: Oct. 14, 2023
Women
are
less
likely
than
men
to
use
cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR);
thus,
women-focused
(W-F)
CR
was
developed.
Implementation
of
W-F
globally
investigated,
as
well
barriers
and
enablers
its
delivery.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Dec. 5, 2023
Abstract
Background
Heart
failure
(HF)
is
the
most
common
cardiovascular
reason
for
hospital
admission,
particularly
among
patients
older
than
60
years
old.
with
reduced
ejection
fraction
(HFrEF)
comprises
approximately
50%
of
all
heart
cases.
Home-based
cardiac
rehabilitation
(HBCR)
an
alternative
option
to
enhance
participation
rate
in
(CR)
interventions
who
are
not
able
attend
center-based
(CBCR).
The
purpose
this
review
clarify
extent
which
present
studies
HBCR
align
core
components
defined
by
both
European
Society
Cardiology
(ESC)
and
British
Association
Cardiac
Prevention
Rehabilitation
(BACPR).
Methods
A
critical
was
conducted
through
four
databases,
MEDLINE,
Embase,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials,
Database
Systematic
Reviews,
identify
randomized
controlled
trials
up
until
June
2022.
We
scrutinized
commonalities
between
BACPR
ESC
developed
a
list
standards.
risk
bias
assessed
using
RoB
2
tool.
Results
Among
87
papers
selected
full-text
screening,
11
met
inclusion
criteria.
Six
possessed
high
proportion
fidelity
essential
standards,
had
medium
alliance,
one
intervention
low
level
alliance.
Conclusion
Overall,
majority
included
alignment
standards
components.
However,
need
more
attention
long-term
strategy
as
important
standard
revealed.
Rapid
identification
initial
assessment
standards;
however,
lifestyle
factor
management
outcomes
were
recognized
least
Frontiers in Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR)
represents
an
important
steppingstone
for
many
cardiac
patients
into
a
more
heart-healthy
lifestyle
to
prevent
premature
death
and
improve
quality
of
life
years.
However,
CR
is
underutilized
worldwide.
In
order
support
the
development
targeted
digital
health
interventions,
this
narrative
review
(I)
provides
understandings
factors
influencing
utilization
from
behavioral
perspective,
(II)
discusses
potential
technologies
(DHTs)
address
barriers
reinforce
facilitators
CR,
(III)
outlines
how
DHTs
could
incorporate
shared
decision-making
utilization.
A
search
reviews
in
Web
Science
PubMed
was
conducted
summarize
evidence
on
The
were
grouped
according
Behaviour
Change
Wheel
.
Patients'
Capability
participating
influenced
by
their
disease
knowledge,
awareness
benefits
information
received,
interactions
with
healthcare
professionals
(HCP).
Opportunity
attend
impacted
system
such
as
referral
processes
HCPs'
awareness,
well
personal
resources
including
logistical
challenges
comorbidities.
Motivation
engage
affected
emotions,
gender,
age,
self-perception
fitness
control
over
condition,
peer
comparisons.
Based
factors,
identified
intervention
functions
that
increase
uptake:
Future
aiming
may
benefit
incorporating
HCP
education,
enabling
management
collaboration
along
patient
pathway,
enhancing
social
relatives
peers.
To
conclude,
considerations
are
made
future
innovations
functions.
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background
Coronary
disease
is
the
main
cause
of
death
around
world.
mHealth
technology
considered
attractive
and
promising
to
promote
behavioural
changes
aimed
at
healthy
lifestyle
habits
among
coronary
patients.
The
purpose
this
study
evaluate
efficacy
an
intervention
regarding
improved
results
in
secondary
prevention
patients
after
acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
or
angina
terms
lifestyle,
clinical
variables
therapeutic
compliance.
Methods
Randomised
trial
with
300
who
underwent
a
percutaneous
(PCI)
stent
implant.
They
will
be
assigned
either
group,
subject
self-monitored
educational
involving
internet
application
installed
on
their
mobile
phone
tablet,
control
group
receiving
standard
healthcare
(150
each
arm).
primary
outcome
adherence
Mediterranean
diet,
physical
activity,
smoking,
compliance,
knowledge
acquired,
user-friendliness
satisfaction
application.
Measurements
blood
pressure,
heart
rate,
body
weight,
waist
circumference
(WC)
6-min
walk
test
taken.
Furthermore,
lipid
profile,
glucose
HbA1c
evaluated.
Clinical
interview
conducted,
validated
questionnaires
completed.
quantitative
compared
using
analysis
covariance
adjusted
for
age
sex.
A
multivariate
performed
examine
association
habits,
cardiovascular
risk
factors
(CDRFs)
hospital
discharge
(major
adverse
events,
treatment
compliance
lifestyle).
Conclusions
provide
evidence
about
effectiveness
improving
participants
could
offered
complement
existing
services.
Trial
registration
NCT05247606.
[
https://ClinicalTrials.gov
].
21/02/2022
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
A
Cardiac
College
for
Women
curriculum
was
developed
to
address
the
dearth
of
women-focused
cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR)
education.
This
study
investigated:
(1)
patient
utilization
education;
(2)
acceptability
and
applicability
as
well
(3)
CR
providers’
experiences
implementing
it.
a
multi-site,
mixed-methods
study.
After
baseline
assessments
at
an
academic
program
in
two
Canadian
provinces,
12
weekly
30
min
structured
in-person
group
education
sessions
were
led
by
staff
relevant
discipline,
with
supporting
online
videos
written
materials.
reported
their
engagement
diaries,
completed
survey
post-program.
Semi-structured
virtual
interviews
held
willing
participants
delivering
intervention.
Transcripts
analyzed
concurrently
researchers
independently
via
NVIVO
using
text
condensation,
followed
consensus
reconciliation
multi-source
validation.
Forty
patients
participated
program,
28
completing
diaries
36
post-intervention
surveys.
Participants
attended
80%
(67%–89%).
They
spent
average
min/week
engaging
additionally
education,
83%
rating
content
applicable
(73%–100%).
Overall
rated
4.3
±
1.7/5.
Twelve
5
interviews.
Four
themes
identified:
contextual
considerations,
staffing
implementation
issues,
valued
aspects,
suggestions
improvement.
In
conclusion,
established
highly
acceptable
patients,
self-management.
The
women-specific
materials
also
readily
implementable
staff.
European Heart Journal Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(5)
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Abstract
Notwithstanding
its
acknowledged
pivotal
role
for
cardiovascular
prevention,
cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR)
is
still
largely
under
prescribed,
in
almost
25%
of
patients
owing
an
indication
for.
In
addition,
when
considering
differences
concerning
the
two
sexes,
female
individuals
are
underrepresented
CR
programmes
with
lower
referral
rates,
participation,
and
completion
as
compared
to
male
counterpart.
This
picture
becomes
even
more
tangled
reference
gender,
a
complex
socio-cultural
construct
characterized
by
four
domains
(gender
identity,
relation,
role,
institutionalized
gender).
Indeed,
each
them
reveals
several
obstacles
that
considerably
penalize
adherence
different
categories
people,
especially
those
who
not
identifiable
non-binary
gender.
Aim
present
review
identify
sex-
(i.e.
biological)
gender-
socio-cultural)
specific
related
biological
sex
sociocultural
gender
then
envision
likely
viable
solution
through
tailored
treatments
towards
patients’
well-being.