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Hollings M, Zhao E, Weddell J, Naismith S, Tofler G, Bauman A, Gallagher R. Lower cardiac rehabilitation enrolment occurs in acute coronary syndrome patients who report low levels of physical activity at four weeks post-event: A prospective observational study using physical activity tracker data. Heart Lung 2024; 64:143-148. [PMID: 38215534 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.12.007] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) attendance are important for recovery and prognosis following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, PA patterns early post-ACS are not well known. OBJECTIVES Investigate the level of PA at 4-weeks post-ACS and any potential associations with CR enrolment. METHODS We recruited patients admitted for ACS from cardiac wards and clinics at two hospital sites in Sydney, Australia. PA data were collected using wearable activity trackers worn at 4-weeks post-ACS, and CR enrolment was self-reported. RESULTS Participants (n = 61) were aged 66.7 ± 10.3 years, 74 % male, 61 % were married or partnered, and 33 % were diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Patients engaged in 7514±3355 steps per day and 44.6 ± 37.5 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Patients who enrolled in CR exhibited higher daily step counts (p = 0.044), MVPA minutes (p = 0.001), and were more likely to meet PA guidelines. ACS patients who engaged in higher levels of MVPA were more likely to enrol in CR (odds ratio [OR] 1.46; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.08, 1.98). CR enrolment was also positively associated with being married or in an intimate partnership (OR 9.93; 95 % CI 1.83, 53.85) and absence of depressive symptoms (OR 11.86; 95 % CI 1.91, 73.74). CONCLUSION Lower CR enrolment rates were observed among less physically active patients at 4-weeks post-ACS. However, each 10 min increment in MVPA increased the odds of CR enrolment by 46 %. Future research should explore strategies to target this inactive and high-risk group, given the potential for a large prognostic gain with CR participation.
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- Matthew Hollings
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia; Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia
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Li Y, Cen J, Wu J, Tang M, Guo J, Hang J, Zhao Q, Zhao G, Huang X, Han B. The Degree of Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases as Assessed Using a Mobile App: Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e48750. [PMID: 37792455 PMCID: PMC10585437 DOI: 10.2196/48750] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in cardiovascular clinic outpatients. Timely identification and intervention of these mental and psychological disorders can contribute to correct diagnosis, better prognosis, less medical expenses, and improved quality of life. The convenience of online doctor-patient communication platforms has increasingly attracted patients to online consultations. However, online health care and offline health care are very different. Research on how to identify psychological disorders in patients who engage in an online cardiology consultation is lacking. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the feasibility of using a self-rating scale to assess mental illness among patients who consult with a cardiologist online and to compare the differences in anxiety and depression between online and offline patients. METHODS From June 2022 to July 2022, we conducted follow-up visits with 10,173 patients on the Haodf platform. We conducted detailed consultations with 286 patients who visited the same cardiologist in the outpatient department. We used the self-rated Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression, respectively. We analyzed the influencing factors related to the degree of coordination of online patients. We also compared the prevalence of anxiety or depression between online and offline patients and analyzed the factors related to anxiety or depression. RESULTS Of the 10,173 online consultation patients, only 186 (1.8%) responded effectively. The response rate of the offline consultation patients was 96.5% (276/286). Frequent online communication and watching live video broadcasts were significantly related to effective responses from online patients (P<.001). The prevalence of anxiety (70/160, 43.7% vs 69/266, 25.8%; P<.001) or depression (78/160, 48.7% vs 74/266, 27.7%; P<.001) in online consultation patients was significantly higher than that in offline patients. In bivariate analyses, the factors related to anxiety included female sex, unemployment, no confirmed cardiovascular disease, and the online consultation mode, while smokers and those who underwent COVID-19 quarantine were less likely to present with anxiety. The factors related to depression included female sex, divorced or separated individuals, and the online consultation mode. COVID-19 quarantine was related with a lower likelihood of depression. BMI was negatively correlated with depression. In multiple ordered logistic regression analysis, women were more likely than men to present with anxiety (odds ratio [OR] 2.181, 95% CI 1.365-3.486; P=.001). Women (OR 1.664, 95% CI 1.082-2.559; P=.02) and online patients (OR 2.631, 95% CI 1.305-5.304; P=.007) were more likely to have depression. CONCLUSIONS Online patients had more anxiety or depression than offline patients. Anxiety was more prevalent in women, the unemployed, and those without confirmed cardiovascular disease. Women and divorced or separated individuals were more prone to depression. Increasing the frequency of doctor-patient communication and participating in video interactions can help improve patient cooperation.
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- Yongguang Li
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Center for Hospital Operation Research, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Statistics, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai United Family Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Alatawi FO, Albalawi YM, Alzahrani NA, Albalawi KA, Alraman TO, Albalawi MS, Prabahar K, Alsharif MO, Alatawi A, AlKarni K. A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study on Assessment of Depression in Cardiac Patients. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2023; 15:S616-S620. [PMID: 37654336 PMCID: PMC10466521 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_679_22] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are considered the primary cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia and it is one of the major health concerns in the country. Depression can complicate, halt or even exacerbate the process of managing CVDs, making it harder to optimize the patient's condition. The main aim of this study is to assess the depression in cardiac patients. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 257 patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. The study was conducted in two governmental hospitals in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, from December 2021 to April 2022. Depression was assessed using the Arabic version of the CESD-R questionnaire. Results The mean age of the participants was 44.49 ± 12.99 years. Majority of patients were in the age group of 40-49 years (n = 92, 35.8%). More than half (53.3%) of the samples were female. The prevalence of depression among cardiac patients was 53.3%. Conclusion The prevalence of depression was high among cardiac patients. It is strongly advised that routine examination and management of depression in cardiac patients be included in their regimens.
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- Fahad O. Alatawi
- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm. D Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, King Khaled Civilian Hospital, Tabuk Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Magnitude of depression and its associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus at public hospitals in Southwest Ethiopia, 2021. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22134. [PMID: 36550160 PMCID: PMC9780233 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26330-8] [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: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Depression is the third-leading cause of disability measured in terms of disability-adjusted life-years. When depression coexists with diabetes mellitus, it is associated with major health consequences and results in poor health outcomes, decreased quality of life, lost productivity and increased risk of death. The current study aimed to assess the magnitude of depression and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus attending follow-up at the public hospitals of Buno Bedele zone, Southwest Ethiopia. A multi-centre cross-sectional study was done among people living with diabetes mellitus at an outpatient clinic of Buno Bedele zone hospitals. The study period was from April to May 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Depression was assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is a validated tool to assess depression with sensitivity 86% and specificity 67%. The collected data were cleaned, edited, and entered into epi-data version 3.1, and analysed using SPSS version 24. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with depression occurrence. A p value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 310 study participants were included in this study. Among study participants, 41.6% fulfilled the criteria for depression. Variables significantly associated with depression were female gender [AOR: 2.26, 95% CI (1.30, 3.95)], duration of diabetes greater than 5 years [AOR: 2.68, 95% CI (1.57, 4.56)], poor social support [AOR: 2.46, 95% CI (1.10, 5.49)], moderate social support [AOR: 2.63, 95% CI (1.34, 5.16)], current alcohol consumption [AOR: 3.55, 95% CI (1.20, 10.52)] and previous alcohol consumption [AOR = 2.81, 95% CI (1.40, 5.60)]. According to this study, depression is relatively common among diabetic individuals. Being a female, having diabetes for a long time, having poor social support, using alcohol now and in the past were factors that substantially linked to depression. Healthcare professionals should consider screening for depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 or other validated tools in all diabetic patients, especially in those who are at higher risk.
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Virzi NE, Krantz DS, Bittner VA, Merz CNB, Reis SE, Handberg EM, Pepine CJ, Vaccarino V, Rutledge T. Depression Symptom Patterns as Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiac Events in Symptomatic Women with Suspected Myocardial Ischemia: The Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE and WISE-CVD) Projects. HEART AND MIND 2022; 6:254-261. [PMID: 36994354 PMCID: PMC10047568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk in women includes biomedical, behavioral, and psychosocial contributors. The purpose of this study was to build upon previous research suggesting that in women, somatic symptoms (SS) of depression may be important to the development of IHD risk factors and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Based on previous findings, we hypothesized that: (1) SS would be associated with robust biomedical predictors of heart disease and functional capacity, while cognitive symptoms (CS) of depression would not, and (2) SS would independently predict adverse health outcomes while CS would not. Methods We examined the relationships between symptoms of depression (SS/CS), metabolic syndrome (MetS), inflammatory markers (IM), coronary artery disease (CAD) severity, and functional capacity in two independent cohorts of women with suspected IHD. In the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE), we also examined these variables as predictors of all-cause mortality (ACM) + MACE over a median 9.3-year follow-up. The WISE sample included 641 women with suspected ischemia with or without obstructive CAD. The WISE-Coronary Vascular Dysfunction (WISE-CVD) sample consisted of 359 women with suspected ischemia and no obstructive CAD. All study measures were collected uniformly at baseline. Depressive symptoms were measured via the Beck Depression Inventory. MetS was assessed according to Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP-III) criteria. Results In both studies, SS was associated with MetS (Cohen's d = 0.18, 0.26, P < 0.05, respectively), while CS was not. Within WISE, using Cox Proportional Hazard Regression, SS (Hazard ratio [HR] = 1.08, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-1.15; HR = 1.07, 95% CI = 1.00-1.13) and MetS (HR = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.16-3.08; HR = 1.74, 95% CI=1.07-2.84) were independent predictors of ACM + MACE after controlling for demographics, IM, and CAD severity, while CS was not. Conclusions In two independent samples of women undergoing coronary angiography due to suspected ischemia, SS but not CS of depression were associated with MetS, and both SS and MetS independently predicted ACM and MACE. These results add to previous studies suggesting that SS of depression may warrant specific attention in women with elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Future research evaluating the biobehavioral basis of the relationship between depression, MetS, and CVD is needed.
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- Nicole E. Virzi
- Department of Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program, San Diego, California
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Psychology Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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Integrating MEditatioN inTO heaRt disease (The MENTOR study): Phase II randomised controlled feasibility study protocol. Collegian 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Middleton WA, Savage PD, Khadanga S, Rengo JL, Ades PA, Gaalema DE. Benchmarking Depressive Symptoms in Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:163-171. [PMID: 34840245 PMCID: PMC9058142 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Depression affects cardiac health and is important to track within cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Using two depression screeners within one sample, we calculated prevalence of baseline depressive symptomology, improvements during CR, and predictors of both. METHODS Data were drawn from the University of Vermont Medical Center CR program prospectively collected database. A total of 1781 patients who attended between January 2011 and July 2019 were included. Two depression screeners (Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form [GDS-SF] and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]) were compared on proportion of the sample categorized with ≥ mild or moderate levels of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥5, ≥10; GDS-SF ≥6, ≥10). Changes in depressive symptoms by screener were examined within patients who had completed ≥9 sessions of CR. Patient characteristics associated with depressive symptoms at entry, and changes in symptoms were identified. RESULTS Within those who completed ≥9 sessions of CR with exit scores on both screeners (n = 1201), entrance prevalence of ≥ mild and ≥ moderate depressive symptoms differed by screener (32% and 9% PHQ-9; 12% and 3% GDS-SF; both P< .001). Patients who were younger, female, with lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) scores were more likely to have ≥ mild depressive symptoms at entry. Most patients with ≥ mild symptoms decreased severity by ≥1 category by exit (PHQ-9 = 73%; GDS-SF = 77%). Nonsurgical diagnosis and lower CRF were associated with less improvement in symptoms on the PHQ-9 (both P< .05). CONCLUSION Our results provide initial benchmarks of depressive symptoms in CR. They identify younger patients, women, patients with lower CRF, and those with nonsurgical diagnosis as higher risk groups for having depressive symptoms or lack of improvement in symptoms.
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- William A Middleton
- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington (Mr Middleton and Drs Ades and Gaalema); Departments of Psychiatry (Dr Gaalema) and Psychology (Mr Middleton and Dr Gaalema), University of Vermont, Burlington; and Division of Cardiology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington (Messrs Savage and Rengo and Drs Khadanga and Ades)
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Assessment of CVD Risk Factors in Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke Using the ICF. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063368. [PMID: 35329054 PMCID: PMC8948762 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063368] [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: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Patients after undergoing ischemic stroke have a high risk of further cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidents. Monitoring risk factors is critical to prevent the recurrence of CVD. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine differences in the incidence of risk factors for CVD in a post-ischemic stroke patient group (SG) compared to the control group, which had not undergone ischemic stroke (CG), and to characterize them using the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) classification system. Materials and Methods: The incidence of risk factors for recurrent CVD events were retrospectively analyzed in 55 patients in SG and 55 patients in CG. The results were translated into categories from the ICF classification system. Results: Atrial fibrillation (p = 0.013), carotid artery stenosis > 50% (p < 0.001), LDL > 71 mg/dL (p < 0.001), heart rate > 80/min (p = 0.007), taking NOAC (p = 0.008) and NSAIDs (p < 0.001) as well as nicotinism (p = 0.001) were significantly more common in SG compared to CG. The value of the distribution of the total incidence of CVD risk factors were observed to be higher for SG than for CG. In SG, both for males (p < 0.001) and females (p < 0.001) more risk factors for recurrent CVD incidents were observed compared to CG. Conclusions: Patients in SG differ in the occurrence of risk factors for CVD event compared to CG. The use of a single tool, such as the ICF assessment sheet, can be useful in assessing and analyzing risk factors for recurrent CVD events. This may help to reduce the risk of subsequent CVD events in secondary prevention.
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Khan Z, Musa K, Abumedian M, Ibekwe M. Prevalence of Depression in Patients With Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome and the Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Reducing the Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e20851. [PMID: 35141096 PMCID: PMC8802655 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or ischaemic heart disease are at risk of developing anxiety and depression. This systematic review aims to identify the various risk factors and the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the risk of depression in patients after AMI. In this review, we included data on the prevalence of depression in patients post-AMI for the years 2016-2017 from a cardiac rehabilitation unit at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, a primary coronary angioplasty centre. Results from our meta-analysis were compared with the findings of previous studies. Our data showed the prevalence of depression to be 14% pre-cardiac rehabilitation and 3% post-cardiac rehabilitation. A meta-analysis of seven studies showed the prevalence to be approximately 20-35% depending on the type of questionnaire or screening method used. Gender, marital status, age, and sedentary lifestyle were found to be risk factors for depression post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Females, patients aged >65 years, and those who were single, lived alone, or widowed were at a higher risk of depression, and patients with sedentary lifestyles were more likely to have post-ACS depression. Depression in patients post-myocardial infarction was also associated with increased mortality and morbidity risk as well as higher hospital re-admission and future cardiac events. The meta-analysis showed significant publication bias, studies with negative results were less likely to be published, and the study data were heterogeneous. The pooled estimate for depression estimated using the random-effects model was 1.78 (95% confidence interval = 1.58-2.01).
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TaiChi and Qigong for Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:5585239. [PMID: 34326885 PMCID: PMC8302391 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5585239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Depression is a debilitating comorbidity of heart failure (HF) that needs assessment and management. Along with mind-body exercise to deal with HF with depression, the use of TaiChi and/or Qigong practices (TQPs) has increased. Therefore, this systematic review assesses the effects of TQPs on depression among patients with HF. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the effect of TQPs on depression in patients with HF were searched by five databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, CINAHL, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)). With standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), random-effects meta-analyses of the effect of TQPs on depressive symptoms were performed. Results Of eight included RCTs, seven (481 patients) provided data for the meta-analysis. The pooling revealed that TQPs contribute to depression remission in HF (SMD -0.66; 95% CI -0.98 to -0.33, P < 0.0001; I 2 = 64%). Its antidepressive effect was not influenced by intervention duration or exercise setting, but rather by ejection fraction subtype, depressive severity, and depression instruments. The beneficial effects were preserved when the study with the largest effect was removed. Conclusion This study suggests that TQPs might be a good strategy for alleviating depressive symptoms in patients with HF. And rigorous-design RCTs, which focus on the identified research gaps, are needed to further establish the therapeutic effects of TQPs for depression in HF.
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Risk Factors for the Recurrence of CVD Incidents in Post-Stroke Patients over a 5-Year Follow-Up Period Based on the ICF Classification. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18116021. [PMID: 34205106 PMCID: PMC8199949 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Stroke is a strong risk factor for recurrent cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidents. The risk of post-stroke CVD incidents can be reduced by eliminating the most relevant risk factors. The aim of the study was to compare the incidence of recurrent CVD events and to determine the quantitative and qualitative differences in CVD risk factors over the 5-year follow-up period in patients with ischemic stroke (IS) and haemorrhagic stroke (ICH) with the use of ICF classification categories to present these differences. Materials and Methods: The study was retrospective. The study groups included 55 post-IS patients and 47 post-ICH patients. The results were translated into the categories from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) classification. Results: As compared to post-ICH patients, post-IS patients were significantly more frequently observed to have recurrent CVD incidents (p < 0.001), including fatal CVD incidents (p = 0.003). More risk factors in total were identified in both post-IS patients (p = 0.031) and post-ICH patients (p = 0.002) who had a recurrent CVD incident. Post-IS patients were more often found to have arterial blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg (p = 0.045). On the other hand, post-ICH patients were more frequently observed to have carotid artery stenosis in the range of 50–69% (p = 0.028) and an eGFR of <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The type of primary stroke determines the type and incidence of risk factors as well as the recurrence rate of CVD incidents over a 5-year follow-up period. Patients after IS have a higher risk of recurrence of CVD events, including fatal ones in the 5-year follow-up compared to patients after ICH. In addition, post-IS patients who have a recurrent CVD event over a 5-year follow-up have more risk factors for a CVD event than ICH. The ICF classification can be useful for assessing and analysing risk factors for recurrent CVD incidents, which can help to improve the effectiveness of secondary prevention.
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Lucki M, Chlebuś E, Wareńczak A, Lisiński P. The ICF Classification System to Assess Risk Factors for CVD in Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke and Intracerebral Hemorrhage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57030190. [PMID: 33668265 PMCID: PMC7996308 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57030190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background and objectives: Patients with a history of prior stroke have a high risk for subsequent cardiovascular events (CVD). Therefore, the implementation of an effective strategy to reduce risk factors and thereby improve secondary prevention outcomes is crucial in this patient population. The aim of this study was to determine differences in the incidence of risk factors for recurrent CVD events based on clinical type of prior stroke and to characterize them using the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) classification system. Materials and Methods: The incidence of risk factors for recurrent CVD events were retrospectively analyzed in 109 patients with a history of ischemic stroke (IS) and 80 patients with a history of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) within 14 days poststroke. Results: Atrial fibrillation/flutter (p = 0.031), >70% carotid artery stenosis (p = 0.004), blood pressure >140/90 mmHg (p = 0.025), blood HbA1c levels >7% (p = 0.002), smoking (p = 0.026) and NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use (p < 0.001) were significantly more common in patients with a history of ischemic stroke. However, liver function test abnormalities were observed more commonly in patients with a history of hemorrhagic stroke (p = 0.025). Conclusions: The incidence and type of risk factors for recurrent CVD events vary according to the clinical type of prior stroke. The ICF classification system is a useful tool for evaluating these risk factors. This may help reduce the risk of subsequent CVD events.
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- Mateusz Lucki
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Center of the Jelenia Góra Valley, 58-506 Jelenia Góra, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-506-474-083
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, University of Medical Sciences, 60-545 Poznań, Poland; (E.C.); (A.W.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, University of Medical Sciences, 60-545 Poznań, Poland; (E.C.); (A.W.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, University of Medical Sciences, 60-545 Poznań, Poland; (E.C.); (A.W.); (P.L.)
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Giuliani M, Gorini A, Barbieri S, Veglia F, Tremoli E. Examination of the best cut-off points of PHQ-2 and GAD-2 for detecting depression and anxiety in Italian cardiovascular inpatients. Psychol Health 2020; 36:1088-1101. [PMID: 33026888 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2020.1830093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the frequent association between anxiety, depression and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cardiovascular inpatients are not usually screened for these psychopathological conditions. To fill this gap, especially in hospital environments, there is the need of brief screening instruments that provide reliable information in a very short time. According to this need, the aim of this study was to examine the best cut-off points of two brief and easy-to-use questionnaires in a sample of Italian cardiovascular inpatients: the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) and the 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2). DESIGN 3500 cardiovascular inpatients were recruited and completed both the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7). PHQ-2 and GAD-2 were then obtained extracting the first two item from PHQ-9 and GAD-7. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The PHQ-2 and GAD-2 psychometric properties were calculated comparing them with PHQ-9 and GAD-7, respectively. RESULTS The PHQ-2 threshold of ≥ 2 and the GAD-2 threshold of ≥ 3 are the best solutions in balancing between sensitivity and specificity, also providing acceptable rates of false positives and false negatives. CONCLUSIONS the PHQ-2 and GAD-2 Italian versions showed good diagnostic features for measuring depression and anxiety in CVD patients.
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Seecheran N, Jagdeo CL, Seecheran R, Seecheran V, Persad S, Peram L, Evans M, Edwards J, Thackoorcharan S, Davis B, Davis S, Dawkins B, Dayaram A, De Freitas M, Deonarinesingh T, Dhanai J, Didier C, Motilal S, Baboolal N. Screening for depressive symptoms in cardiovascular patients at a tertiary centre in Trinidad and Tobago: investigation of correlates in the SAD CAT study. BMC Psychiatry 2020; 20:498. [PMID: 33032571 PMCID: PMC7545556 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02909-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to screen cardiovascular patients for depressive symptoms at a tertiary centre in Trinidad and Tobago; and to determine any significant associations amongst patients' demographics, comorbidities, and cardiovascular medications with depressive symptoms. METHODS In this observational, cross-sectional study, patients (n = 1203) were randomly selected from the cardiology outpatient clinics at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. After meeting selection criteria, informed consent was obtained, and patients were administered a case report form, which included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Descriptive analyses included frequency, percentage and summary statistics. Inferential analyses included 95% confidence intervals (CIs), independent sample t-test, Fisher's exact test, Chi-square test, and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS The study had a 96% respondent rate, whereby the average age was 62 years old. Slightly less than half were male, and 52.5% were female. Over 90 % of the sample had cardiovascular disease (CVD). One-quarter of the sample had a PHQ-9 score of ≥10, with almost one-fifth having no depressive symptoms. Females, lower levels of education and income were all found to be statistically significant at risk for depressive symptoms (all p-values < 0.001). Comorbidities associated with depressive symptoms included hypertension, prior cerebrovascular events, chronic kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of OR 1.988 (CI 1.414-2.797), OR 1.847 (CI 1.251-2.728), OR 1.872 (CI 1.207-2.902) and OR 1.703 (CI 1.009-2.876) respectively. Only the cardiovascular medication of ticagrelor was found to be significantly associated with depressive symptoms (p-value < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Twenty-five percent of screened cardiovascular patients displayed significant depressive symptoms with a PHQ-9 ≥ 10. This study also highlights the importance of implementing a multidisciplinary approach to managing cardiovascular disease and screening for depressive symptoms in this subpopulation. Further studies are required to validate these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03863262 . This trial was retrospectively registered on 20th February 2019.
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- Naveen Seecheran
- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI, Trinidad and Tobago.
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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- grid.430529.9Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad, St. Augustine, WI Trinidad and Tobago
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The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide With Functional Status in Patients With Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2019; 33:378-383. [PMID: 29438191 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and depressive symptoms are each associated with functional status in patients with heart failure (HF), but their association together with functional status has not been examined. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether functional status scores differ as a function of depressive symptoms and NT-proBNP levels considered together. METHODS We studied 284 patients with HF who were divided into 4 groups based on the median split of NT-proBNP levels and cut point for depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory ≥ 14): (1) low NT-proBNP of 562.5 pg/mL or less without depressive symptoms, (2) low NT-proBNP of 562.5 pg/mL or less with depressive symptoms, (3) high NT-proBNP of greater than 562.5 pg/mL without depressive symptoms, and (4) high NT-proBNP of greater than 562.5 pg/mL with depressive symptoms. The Duke Activity Status Index was used to assess functional status. RESULTS Nonlinear regression demonstrated that patients without depressive symptoms were more than twice as likely to have higher (better) functional status scores than patients with depressive symptoms regardless of NT-proBNP levels after controlling for age, gender, prescribed antidepressants, and body mass index. Functional status levels of patients with low NT-proBNP did not differ from those with high NT-proBNP in the presence of depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION When examined together, depressive symptoms rather than NT-proBNP levels predicted functional status. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Adequate treatment of depressive symptoms may lead to better functional status regardless of HF severity.
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A Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Depression Questionnaires for Cardiac Populations: IMPLICATIONS FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2019; 39:354-364. [PMID: 30870244 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Depression is overrepresented in patients with cardiovascular disease and increases risk for future cardiac events. Despite this, depression is not routinely assessed within cardiac rehabilitation. This systematic review sought to examine available depression questionnaires to use within the cardiac population. We assessed each instrument in terms of its capability to accurately identify depressed patients and its sensitivity to detect changes in depression after receiving cardiac rehabilitation. METHODS Citation searching of previous reviews, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and PubMed was conducted. RESULTS The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D) are among the most widely used questionnaires. Screening questionnaires appear to perform better at accurately identifying depression when using cut scores with high sensitivity and specificity for the cardiac population. The BDI-II and the HADS-D showed the best sensitivity and negative predictive values for detecting depression. The BDI-II, the HADS-D, the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale, and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale best captured depression changes after cardiac rehabilitation delivery. CONCLUSIONS The BDI-II is one of the most validated depression questionnaires within cardiac populations. Health practitioners should consider the BDI-II for depression screening and tracking purposes. In the event of time/cost constraints, a briefer 2-step procedure (the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire, followed by the BDI-II, if positive) should be adopted. Given the emphasis on cut scores for depression diagnosis and limited available research across cardiac diagnoses, careful interpretation of these results should be done. Thoughtful use of questionnaires can help identify patients in need of referral or further treatment.
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PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF COGNITIVE TESTS AND THEIR COMBINATION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND REDUCED LEFT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION. EUREKA: HEALTH SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.21303/2504-5679.2018.00802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Impaired cognitive function (CF) is common among patients with CHF and is an additional factor impairing the quality of life, adherence to treatment, and hence the clinical prognosis in this category of patients.
The aim of this work was to study the prognostic significance of individual cognitive tests, as well as their combination in patients with CHF with a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LV EF).
Materials and methods. The study was conducted in the Department of Heart Failure of National Scientific Center "M.D. Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology" National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, in the period from 01/01/2016 to 04/27/2018. A total of 124 patients with CHF between the ages of 18 and 75 years, II-IV functional classes by NYHA were examined. The cognitive function was assessed using the Schulte test, Mini-Mental State Examination scale (MMSE); HADS scale. Cognitive dysfunction (CD) was considered as MMSE ≤26 points. To construct the survival curves and the onset of the combined critical event (death or hospitalization), the Kaplan – Meier method was used, the significance of the differences between the curves was determined using the log-rank criterion. Differences were considered statistically significant at p <0.05.
Results. The MMSE scale was highly informative regarding the prediction of survival and the onset of a combined critical event (death or hospitalization) in patients with CHF and reduced LVEF even after correction of the compared groups by age and functional class according to NYHA (p=0.025 and p=0.049, respectively). Using the same sample, Schulte showed low prognostic significance regarding survival and reliable informativeness regarding the onset of the combined critical event, which, however, was leveled after correcting the compared samples by age and functional class NYHA (p=0.798 and p=0.240, respectively). The inclusion in the prognostic algorithm of estimating the sum of points on the HADS depression scale allowed increasing the degree of reliability of differences between the compared groups of patients with CD and without CD in terms of both long-term survival and the onset of a combined critical event (death or hospitalization) (p=0.006 and p=0.001 respectively).
Conclusions. The MMSE scale is informative regarding the prediction of survival and the onset of a combined critical event in patients with CHF and reduced LVEF. Schulte's test does not have the prognostic information indicated above, however, the inclusion in the algorithm of the sum of points on the HADS depression scale allows to increase the degree of statistical confidence in the compared groups.
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Cordano C, Armezzani A, Veroni J, Pardini M, Sassos D, Infante MT, Tacchino A, Lapucci C, Cellerino M, Calabrò V, Ciullo L, Nourbakhsh B. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis: A Proof-of-Concept Study. J Osteopath Med 2018; 118:531-536. [PMID: 30073336 DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2018.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Context Research on the effect of osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh; manipulative care provided by foreign-trained osteopaths) on chronic symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is lacking. Objective To evaluate the effect of OMTh on chronic symptoms of MS. Methods Patients with MS who were evaluated at the neurology clinic at Genoa University in Italy were recruited for this study. Participants received 5 forty-minute MS health education sessions (control group) or 5 OMTh sessions (OMTh group). All participants completed a questionnaire that assessed their level of clinical disability, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and quality of life before the first session, 1 week after the final session, and 6 months after the final session. The Extended Disability Status Scale, a modified Fatigue Impact Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the 12-item Short Form Health Survey were used to assess clinical disability, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and quality of life, respectively. Results Twenty-two participants were included in the study (10 in the control group and 12 in the OMTh group). In the OMTh group, statistically significant improvements in fatigue and depression were found 1 week after the final session (P=.002 and P<.001, respectively). An increase in quality of life was also found in the OMTh group 1 week after the final session (P=.36). Conclusion Results demonstrate that OMTh should be considered in the treatment of patients with chronic symptoms of MS.
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Sumner J, Böhnke JR, Doherty P. Does service timing matter for psychological outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation? Insights from the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2018; 25:19-28. [PMID: 29120237 PMCID: PMC5757407 DOI: 10.1177/2047487317740951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Background The presence of mental health conditions in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) patients such as anxiety and depression can lead to reduced programme adherence, increased mortality and increased re-occurrence of cardiovascular events undermining the aims and benefit of CR. Earlier research has identified a relationship between delayed commencement of CR and poorer physical activity outcomes. This study wished to explore whether a similar relationship between CR wait time and mental health outcomes can be found and to what degree participation in CR varies by mental health status. Methods Data from the UK National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation, a dataset that captures information on routine CR practice and patient outcomes, was extracted between 2012 and 2016. Logistic and multinomial regression models were used to explore the relationship between timing of CR and mental health outcomes measured on the hospital anxiety and depression scale. Results The results of this study showed participation in CR varied by mental health status, particularly in relation to completion of CR, with a higher proportion of non-completers with symptoms of anxiety (5% higher) and symptoms of depression (8% higher). Regression analyses also revealed that delays to CR commencement significantly impact mental health outcomes post-CR. Conclusion In these analyses CR wait time has been shown to predict the outcome of anxiety and depression status to the extent that delays in starting CR are detrimental. Programmes falling outside the 4-week window for commencement of CR following referral must strive to reduce wait times to avoid negative impacts to patient outcome.
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- Jennifer Sumner
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK
- School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), University of Dundee, UK
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Sverre E, Otterstad JE, Gjertsen E, Gullestad L, Husebye E, Dammen T, Moum T, Munkhaugen J. Medical and sociodemographic factors predict persistent smoking after coronary events. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2017; 17:241. [PMID: 28877684 PMCID: PMC5588720 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-017-0676-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Understanding the determinants of persistent smoking after a coronary event constitutes the basis of modelling interventions of smoking cessation in secondary prevention programs. We aim to identify the potentially modifiable medical, sociodemographic and psychosocial factors, comprising the study factors, associated with unfavourable risk factor control after CHD events. Methods A cross-sectional explorative study used logistic regression analysis to investigate the association between study factors and smoking status in 1083 patients hospitalized with myocardial infarction and/or coronary revascularization. Hospital record data, a self-report questionnaire, clinical examination and blood samples were applied. Results At the index hospitalization, 390 patients were smoking and at follow-up after 2–36 months 167 (43%) of these had quit, while 230 reported persistent smoking. In adjusted analyses, unemployed or disability benefits (Odds ratio (OR) 4.1), low education (OR 3.5), longer smoking duration (OR 2.3) and not having ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) as index event (OR 2.3) were significantly associated with persistent smoking. Psychosocial factors at follow-up were not associated with persistent smoking. Smokers reported high motivation for cessation, with 68% wanting help to quit. Only 42% had been offered nicotine replacement therapy or other cessation aids. Smokers rated use of tobacco as the most important cause of their coronary disease (6.8 on a 1–10 Likert scale). Conclusions Low socioeconomic status, prior duration of smoking, and not having STEMI as index event were associated with persisting smoking. Persistent smokers in this study seem to have an acceptable risk perception and were motivated to cease smoking, but needed assistance through cessation programs including prescription of pharmacological aids. Trial registration Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02309255, registered retrospectively.
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- Elise Sverre
- Department of Medicine, Drammen Hospital, PB 800, 3004, Drammen, Norway. .,Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Medicine, Drammen Hospital, PB 800, 3004, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, The Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Drammen Hospital, PB 800, 3004, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Drammen Hospital, PB 800, 3004, Drammen, Norway
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Lerma A, Perez-Grovas H, Bermudez L, Peralta-Pedrero ML, Robles-García R, Lerma C. Brief cognitive behavioural intervention for depression and anxiety symptoms improves quality of life in chronic haemodialysis patients. Psychol Psychother 2017; 90:105-123. [PMID: 27435635 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Psychological treatment of depression in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has focused on severely depressed patients. We designed and tested a brief (5 weeks) cognitive behavioural intervention (CBI) to reduce mild and moderate depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with ESRD. DESIGN For the purpose of this study, a single-blind, randomized controlled design was used to compare patients with ESRD under haemodialysis treatment with and without the CBI. METHODS Depression and anxiety symptoms were screened in 152 subjects (18-60 years old, 84 male). Sixty participants (age 41.8 ± 14.7, 29 males) with mild or moderate scores of depression (Beck Depression Inventory) and anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory) were randomly assigned to CBI or the control group. CBI techniques consisted of positive self-reinforcement, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and cognitive restructuring. Depression, anxiety, quality of life (QoL), and cognitive distortion scores were evaluated at baseline, after 5 weeks (end of treatment) and after 4-week follow-up. All scores were compared by ANOVA for repeated measures with post-hoc tests adjusted by Bonferroni's method (p < .05 was considered significant). RESULTS At follow-up, depression, anxiety, and cognitive distortions had decreased, and QoL had increased in the intervention group, and there were no changes in the control group. Clinical utility was 33% for depression and 43% for anxiety. CONCLUSIONS A brief CBI of 5 weeks is effective for decreasing mild or moderate depression and anxiety symptoms and improving QoL in ESRD haemodialysis patients. PRACTITIONER POINTS A brief, systematic and structured cognitive behavioural intervention (CBI) decreases anxiety and depression symptoms and improves quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are being treated with haemodialysis. These benefits are not achieved when anxiety and depression symptoms are identified but not treated psychologically. This CBI consisted of cognitive restructuring of the distorted thoughts (perfectionism, catastrophic thinking, negative self-labelling, and dichotomous thinking) that are correlated with depression and anxiety symptoms and that can be assessed by a validated questionnaire designed for patients with ESRD. The handbooks that were developed for this study are structured and systematic. They could be valuable in supporting the efforts and participation of non-specialized health professionals in CBI such as nurses, physicians, social workers, and psychologists, raising the possibility of further application in a variety of clinical populations. Both the therapy and the client workbooks are available in Spanish upon request.
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- Abel Lerma
- University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.,Direction of Epidemiological and Psychosocial Research, National Institute of Psychiatry "Ramón de la Fuente", Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- Department of Nephrology, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez", Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- London Medical, Medical and Equipment Services, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- Coordination of High Specialty Medical Units, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- Direction of Epidemiological and Psychosocial Research, National Institute of Psychiatry "Ramón de la Fuente", Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- Department of Electromechanical Instrumentation, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez", Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Donnelly TT, Al Suwaidi JM, Al-Qahtani A, Asaad N, Fung T, Singh R, Qader NA. Mood disturbance and depression in Arab women following hospitalisation from acute cardiac conditions: a cross-sectional study from Qatar. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011873. [PMID: 27388362 PMCID: PMC4947790 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Depression is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates among cardiovascular patients. Depressed patients have three times higher risk of death than those who are not. We sought to determine the presence of depressive symptoms, and whether gender and age are associated with depression among Arab patients hospitalised with cardiac conditions in a Middle Eastern country. SETTING Using a non-probability convenient sampling technique, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1000 Arab patients ≥20 years who were admitted to cardiology units between 2013 and 2014 at the Heart Hospital in Qatar. Patients were interviewed 3 days after admission following the cardiac event. Surveys included demographic and clinical characteristics, and the Arabic version of the Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (BDI-II). Depression was assessed by BDI-II clinical classification scale. RESULTS 15% of the patients had mild mood disturbance and 5% had symptoms of clinical depression. Twice as many females than males suffered from mild mood disturbance and clinical depression symptoms, the majority of females were in the age group 50 years and above, whereas males were in the age group 40-49 years. χ(2) Tests and multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that gender and age were statistically significantly related to depression (p<0.001 for all). CONCLUSIONS Older Arab women are more likely to develop mood disturbance and depression after being hospitalised with acute cardiac condition. Gender and age differences approach, and routine screening for depression should be conducted with all cardiovascular patients, especially for females in the older age groups. Mental health counselling should be available for all cardiovascular patients who exhibit depressive symptoms.
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- Tam Truong Donnelly
- Faculty of Nursing and Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Adult Cardiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Adult Cardiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Adult Cardiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- University of Calgary, Math/Information Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Research Center/Adult Cardiology, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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Ouyang P, Wenger NK, Taylor D, Rich-Edwards JW, Steiner M, Shaw LJ, Berga SL, Miller VM, Merz NB. Strategies and methods to study female-specific cardiovascular health and disease: a guide for clinical scientists. Biol Sex Differ 2016; 7:19. [PMID: 27034774 PMCID: PMC4815158 DOI: 10.1186/s13293-016-0073-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2001, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) report, "Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health: Does Sex Matter?" advocated for better understanding of the differences in human diseases between the sexes, with translation of these differences into clinical practice. Sex differences are well documented in the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, the clinical manifestation and incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of risk factors on outcomes. There are also physiologic and psychosocial factors unique to women that may affect CVD risk, such as issues related to reproduction. METHODS The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) CV Network compiled an inventory of sex-specific strategies and methods for the study of women and CV health and disease across the lifespan. References for methods and strategy details are provided to gather and evaluate this information. Some items comprise robust measures; others are in development. RESULTS To address female-specific CV health and disease in population, physiology, and clinical trial research, data should be collected on reproductive history, psychosocial variables, and other factors that disproportionately affect CVD in women. Variables related to reproductive health include the following: age of menarche, menstrual cycle regularity, hormone levels, oral contraceptive use, pregnancy history/complications, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) components, menopause age, and use and type of menopausal hormone therapy. Other factors that differentially affect women's CV risk include diabetes mellitus, autoimmune inflammatory disease, and autonomic vasomotor control. Sex differences in aging as well as psychosocial variables such as depression and stress should also be considered. Women are frequently not included/enrolled in mixed-sex CVD studies; when they are included, information on these variables is generally not collected. These omissions limit the ability to determine the role of sex-specific contributors to CV health and disease. Lack of sex-specific knowledge contributes to the CVD health disparities that women face. CONCLUSIONS The purpose of this review is to encourage investigators to consider ways to increase the usefulness of physiological and psychosocial data obtained from clinical populations, in an effort to improve the understanding of sex differences in clinical CVD research and health-care delivery for women and men.
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- Pamela Ouyang
- />Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA
- />Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 301 Building, Suite 2400, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 USA
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- />Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA USA
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Cao X, Wong EML, Chow Choi K, Cheng L, Ying Chair S. Interventions for Cardiovascular Patients with Type D Personality: A Systematic Review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2016; 13:314-23. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Xi Cao
- Doctoral candidate, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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- Assistant Professor, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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- Assistant Professor, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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- Doctoral candidate, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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- Professor and Director, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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