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Filter by:This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation. Half of the study group will receive VR therapy (VR group) as an addition to cardiologically monitored physical training. The other half of the group (control group) will receive Schultz Autogenic Training as a standard supplement to cardiological training.
This is a study evaluating the value of defragmentation of sinus rhythmic low voltage areas in addition to isolation of pulmonary veins in the removal of recurrent atrial fibrillation. The invasive procedure will be performed according to the procedures chosen by the rhythmologist and will in no way be modified by the patient's enrollment in the study. Similarly, the frequency of consultations, date and nature of the additional examinations will be defined by the physician, with the purpose of monitoring the patient.
Background: Exergaming is thought to have a similar effect on cardiovascular (CV) responses as aerobic fitness activities. The aim of this study was to compare the cardiovascular effects of exergaming and traditional treadmill exercises in patients with high CV risk. Methods: Sixty-four patients with high CV risk were randomized among exergame (EG: n = 22), treadmill (TM: n = 22), and control (n=20) groups. The EG group was engaged in the running-based exergame using Exer Heart and the TM group walked or jogged on a treadmill. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD), endothelial progenitor cell numbers (EPCs), epicardial fat thickness (EFT), metabolic parameters and anthropometric parameters were measured in patients before and 3 months after the training.
CARFARE (CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS REGISTRY) is a registry done in the context of a cardiovascular primary prevention program of the Cardiometabolic Unit Officia of the Cardiology Department of the Austral University Hospital. The structured and sequential evaluation include measurement of anthropometric parameters (body mass index, BMI), laboratory with metabolic profile, baseline electrocardiogram, blood pressure (BP) measurement, arterial stiffness, subclinical atherosclerosis screening in the carotid and ileo-femoral territories using echo-doppler, echocardiogram, and ergometry test.
High blood pressure (BP) is a major public health concern, especially in low and middle income countries. High BP is a highly prevalent condition, and it is usually associated with diabetes mellitus. Both high BP and diabetes are risk factors for major cardiovascular events including cardiovascular death, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina and heart failure. In addition, high BP is also related to cognitive decline. The OPTIMAL-DIABETES trial consists of a two-arm, multicenter, randomized clinical trial designed to test whether a lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) target will reduce the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in diabetic patients compared to the standard SBP target.
The objective of this research proposal is to find out whether comparing the two different anaesthetic maintenance techniques (Propofol vs volatile anaesthetics) in adult patients undergoing heart surgery is practical for the anaesthetist treating the patients and whether it is feasible for the research team to recruit patients and follow them up after the operation.
This study evaluates the feasibility of walnuts supplementation among population of high CVD risks over a period of 6 months. 70 participants will be controls receiving non-edible gifts. 70 participants will be given 30 grams of walnuts everyday and 70 participants will be given 60 grams of walnuts a day.
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from credentialed exercise professionals to ensure sufficient dose and progression and to address fears or low exercise self-efficacy. Furthermore, low protein intake among older adults is common and initiating exercise when nutrition is inadequate may cause weight loss and limit gains in muscle strength. The primary goal is to determine the feasibility of implementing the MoveSTroNg program under real-world conditions, measured through referral and recruitment to the program and study retention and adherence rates.
Liver fibrosis is the most important prognostic factor in patients with non-alcoholic factor disease. Clinical and biological condition, as diabetes or mutation for PNPLA3, are well known factors associated with liver fibrosis onset and progression. However, little is known about biochemical factors predicting liver fibrosis evolution in large NAFLD populations.
This is a randomized control pilot study to assess the effect of intermittent hypoxia therapy on functional capacity vs conventional care in old patients with functional impairment admitted to a Phase 2 in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation program.