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Gaalema DE, Khadanga S, Savage PD, Yant B, Katz BR, DeSarno M, Ades PA. Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Adherence in Patients With Lower Socioeconomic Status: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med 2024; 184:1095-1104. [PMID: 39037811 PMCID: PMC11264079 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.3338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Importance Participation in cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significant decreases in morbidity and mortality. Despite the proven benefits, cardiac rehabilitation is severely underutilized in certain populations, specifically those with lower socioeconomic status (SES). Objective To assess the efficacy of early case management and/or financial incentives for increasing cardiac rehabilitation adherence among patients with lower SES. Design, Setting, and Participants This randomized clinical trial enrolled patients from December 2018 to December 2022. Participants were followed up for 1 year with assessors and cardiac rehabilitation staff blinded to study condition. Patients with lower SES with a cardiac rehabilitation-qualifying diagnosis (myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, percutaneous coronary intervention, heart valve replacement/repair, or stable systolic heart failure) were recruited. Then patients attended one of 3 cardiac rehabilitation programs at 1 university or 2 community-based hospitals. A consecutively recruited sample was randomized and stratified by age (<57 vs ≥57 years) and smoking status (current smoker vs nonsmoker or former smoker). Intervention Participants were randomized 2:3:3:3 to either a usual care control, case management starting in-hospital, financial incentives for completing cardiac rehabilitation sessions, or both interventions (case management plus financial incentives). Interventions were in place for 4 months following informed consent. Main Outcomes and Measures The main outcome was cardiac rehabilitation adherence (proportion of patients completing ≥30 sessions). The a priori hypothesis was that interventions would improve adherence, with the combined intervention performing best. Results Of 314 individuals approached, 11 were ineligible, and 94 declined participation. Of the 209 individuals who were randomized, 17 were withdrawn. A total of 192 individuals (67 [35%] female; mean [SD] age, 58 [11] years) were included in the analysis. Interventions significantly improved cardiac rehabilitation adherence with 4 of 36 (11%), 13 of 51 (25%), 22 of 53 (42%), and 32 of 52 (62%) participants completing at least 30 sessions in the usual care, case management, financial incentives, and case management plus financial incentives conditions, respectively. The financial incentives and case management plus financial incentives conditions significantly improved cardiac rehabilitation adherence vs usual care (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 5.1 [95% CI, 1.5-16.7]; P = .01; AOR, 13.2 [95% CI, 4.0-43.5]; P < .001, respectively), and the case management plus financial incentives condition was superior to both case management or financial incentives alone (AOR, 5.0 [95% CI, 2.1-11.9]; P < .001; AOR, 2.6 [95% CI, 1.2-5.9]; P = .02, respectively). Interventions were received well by participants: 86 of 105 (82%) in the financial incentives conditions earned at least some incentives, and 96 of 103 participants (93%) assigned to a case manager completed the initial needs assessment. Conclusion and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, financial incentives improved cardiac rehabilitation adherence in a population with higher risk and lower SES with additional benefit from adding case management. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03759873.
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- Diann E. Gaalema
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Vermont, Burlington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Vermont, Burlington
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington
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- Biomedical Statistics Research Core, University of Vermont, Burlington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Vermont, Burlington
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Chen EW, Varghese MS, Wu WC. Geographic access to cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease outcomes: A study of rural United States counties. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102740. [PMID: 38972468 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102740] [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: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Prior studies have examined rural-urban disparities in access to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). However, few have examined the relationship between disparate access to CR and cardiovascular disease outcomes in rural areas. In this analysis of 1975 nonmetro United States counties, we investigated the relationship between number of hospitals with CR and Medicare-population hospitalization rates (per 1000 adults ≥65 years) and county-population mortality rates (per 100,000 adults ≥18 years) due to coronary heart disease (CHD), heart failure (HF), or stroke, using multivariable linear-regression-modeling adjusting for socio-demographic and comorbid conditions. Median CHD hospitalization (13.0 vs. 12.2), HF hospitalization (16.1 vs. 13.3), HF death (114.2 vs. 110.9), stroke hospitalization (12.0 vs. 10.9), and stroke death (39.6 vs. 37.1) rates were higher in nonmetro counties without versus with a CR facility (p-values< 0.001). There were inverse correlations between number of hospitals with CR and CHD (r= -0.161), HF (r= -0.261) and stroke (r= -0.237) hospitalization rates, and stroke mortality (r= -0.144) rates (p-values< 0.001). After adjustment, as the number of hospitals with CR increased, there were decreases in hospitalization rates of 1.78 for CHD, 7.20 for HF, and 2.43 for stroke, per 1000 in the population (p-values < 0.001) and decreases in stroke deaths of 9.17 per 100,000 in the population (p= 0.02). Access to hospitals with CR in US nonmetro counties is inversely related to CHD, HF, and stroke hospitalization, and stroke mortality. Our findings call for reducing barriers to CR in nonmetro communities and further exploring the relationship between CR and stroke outcomes.
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- Edward W Chen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Department of Cardiology, Veterans Affair Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA
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- The Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lifespan Hospitals, and the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, USA.
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Jansson AK, Schumacher TL, Kocanda L, Whatnall M, Fenwick M, Betts D, Bauman A, Kerr J, Duncan MJ, Collins CE, Boyle A, Inder KJ, Plotnikoff RC. A Systematic Review of the Completion of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs for Adults Aged 18-50 Years. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024:01273116-990000000-00165. [PMID: 39185913 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review of completion rates of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in adults aged 18 to 50 yr and describe how core components were reported, measured, and tailored to those under 50 yr. REVIEW METHODS Database search of MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library based on keywords, including articles from January 1, 1990. The last search was performed on April 21, 2023. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses protocol, eligible articles contained adults (aged between 18 and 50 yr) who had participated in a CR program. SUMMARY Out of the articles screened (n = 24,517), 33 reports across 31 independent studies were considered eligible (n = 1958 patients aged ≤50 yr). Cardiac rehabilitation completion rates ranged from 64% to 100%; however, only 5 studies presented a completion rate definition. The length of the program ranged from 7 d to 20 wk, with most (65%) ranging between 6 and 12 wk. While the studies included in this systematic review indicated relatively high rates of completing CR, these are likely to overrepresent the true completion rates as few definitions were provided that could be compared to completion rates used in clinical practice. This systematic review also found that all interventions prescribed exercise (eg, aerobic alone or combined with resistance training or yoga) but had very limited inclusion or description of other integral components of CR (eg, initial assessment and smoking cessation) or how they were assessed and individualized to meet the needs of younger attendees.
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- Anna K Jansson
- Author Affiliations: Centre for Active Living and Learning, School of Education, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Drs Jansson and Plotnikoff); Active Living Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Jansson, Mr Fenwick, and Drs Duncan and Plotnikoff); Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia (Drs Schumacher and Kocanda); School of Health Science, College of Health and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Drs Whatnall and Collins); Food and Nutrition Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Drs Kocanda, Whatnall, and Collins); School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Mr Fenwick and Drs Duncan and Boyle); Cancer Council NSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Mrs Betts); School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Bauman); Hunter New England Health, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Ms Kerr and Dr Inder); and School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Inder)
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Katsumata Y, Muramoto Y, Ishida N, Takemura R, Nagashima K, Ikoma T, Kawamatsu N, Araki M, Goda A, Okawara H, Sawada T, Ichihara YK, Hattori O, Yamaoka K, Seki Y, Ryuzaki T, Ikura H, Nakashima D, Nagura T, Nakamura M, Sato K, Shiraishi Y. Sweat lactate sensor for detecting anaerobic threshold in heart failure: a prospective clinical trial (LacS-001). Sci Rep 2024; 14:18985. [PMID: 39152287 PMCID: PMC11329511 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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A simple method for determining the anaerobic threshold in patients with heart failure (HF) is needed. This prospective clinical trial (LacS-001) aimed to investigate the safety of a sweat lactate-monitoring sensor and the correlation between lactate threshold in sweat (sLT) and ventilatory threshold (VT). To this end, we recruited 50 patients with HF and New York Heart Association functional classification I-II (mean age: 63.5 years, interquartile range: 58.0-72.0). Incremental exercise tests were conducted while monitoring sweat lactate levels using our sensor. sLT was defined as the first steep increase in lactate levels from baseline. Primary outcome measures were a correlation coefficient of ≥ 0.6 between sLT and VT, similarities as assessed by the Bland-Altman analysis, and standard deviation of the difference within 15 W. A correlation coefficient of 0.651 (95% confidence interval, 0.391-0.815) was achieved in 32/50 cases. The difference between sLT and VT was -4.9 ± 15.0 W. No comparative error was noted in the Bland-Altman plot. No device-related adverse events were reported among the registered patients. Our sweat lactate sensor is safe and accurate for detecting VT in patients with HF in clinical settings, thereby offering valuable additional information for treatment.
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- Yoshinori Katsumata
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Biostatistics Unit, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Keio University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Biostatistics Unit, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Keio University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Biostatistics Unit, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Keio University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Clinical Biomechanics, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Bilbrey T, Martin J, Zhou W, Bai C, Vaswani N, Shah R, Chokshi SK, Chen X, Bhusri S, Niemi S, Meng H, Lei Z. A Dual-Modality Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: Single-Arm Remote Clinical Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024. [PMID: 39150858 DOI: 10.2196/59098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a safe and effective intervention for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the majority of eligible patients do not complete CR. Growing evidence suggests that home-based CR (HBCR) programs are comparable in effectiveness and safety to traditional center-based programs. More research is needed to explore different ways to deliver HBCR programs to CVD patients. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the feasibility and impact of a digital HBCR program (RecoveryPlus.Health, RPH-D) that integrates both telehealth and mHealth modalities on functional exercise capacity, resting heart rate, and quality of life among adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS This 12-week prospective, single-arm remote clinical trial used a within-subject design. We recruited adults with CVD (age 40+) from the community with a CR-eligible diagnosis (stable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure, etc.) between May and August of 2023. All enrolled patients referred to the RPH clinic in Roanoke, TX were included. The care team provided guideline-concordant CR services to study participants via two modalities: 1) a synchronous telehealth exercise training via video conferencing; and 2) an asynchronous mHealth virtual coaching App (RPH App). Baseline intake survey, electronic health record (EHR), and app log data were used to extract individual characteristics, care processes, and telehealth/mHealth engagement data. Feasibility was measured by program completion rate and CR services use. Efficacy was measured by changes in 6-minute walk test (6MWT), resting heart rate, and quality of life (SF-12) before and after the 12-week program. Paired t tests were used to examine the changes in the outcome variables pre-post intervention. RESULTS A total of 162 met the inclusion criteria, 75 (46.3%) consented and were enrolled. The participants' average age was 64.24 (SD 10.30) years; 37 (49%) were male, and 46 (61%) were White. Heart failure was the most common diagnosis (49%). A total of 62 (83%) participants completed the 12-week study, 62 (83%) used the telehealth modality with an average of 9.63 (SD 3.33) sessions completed, and 59 (79%) used the mHealth modality with an average of 10.97 (SD 11.70) sessions completed. Post intervention, 50 (81%) participants had improved 6MWT, with an average improvement of 40.0 meters (95% CI, 25.6 to 57.1). The average SF-12 physical and mental summary scores improved by 2.7 points (95% CI, 1.1 to 4.3) and 2.2 points (95% CI, 0.1 to 4.5), respectively. There were no changes in resting heart rate and no exercise-related adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS The RecoveryPlus.Health digital HBCR program showed feasibility and efficacy in a group of nationally recruited CVD patients. The findings add to the evidence that a telehealth and mHealth dual-modality HBCR program may be a promising approach to overcome some of the main barriers to improving CR access in the U.S. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05804500.
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc., New York, US
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc., New York, US
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- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B Downs BlvdMHC1300, Tampa, US
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc., New York, US
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Díez-Villanueva P, Jiménez-Méndez C, Cepas-Guillén P, Arenas-Loriente A, Fernández-Herrero I, García-Pardo H, Díez-Delhoyo F. Current Management of Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1736. [PMID: 39200201 PMCID: PMC11352006 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081736] [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: 06/30/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease constitutes the leading cause of morbimortality worldwide. Non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) is a common cardiovascular condition, closely related to the ageing population and significantly affecting survival and quality of life. The management of NSTE-ACS requires specific diagnosis and therapeutic strategies, thus highlighting the importance of a personalized approach, including tailored antithrombotic therapies and regimens, combined with timely invasive management. Moreover, specific and frequent populations in clinical practice, such as the elderly and those with chronic kidney disease, pose unique challenges in the management of NSTE-ACS due to their increased risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic complications. In this scenario, comprehensive management strategies and multidisciplinary care are of great importance. Cardiac rehabilitation and optimal management of cardiovascular risk factors are essential elements of secondary prevention since they significantly improve prognosis. This review highlights the need for a personalized approach in the management of NSTE-ACS, especially in vulnerable populations, and emphasizes the importance of precise antithrombotic management together with tailored revascularization strategies, as well as the role of cardiac rehabilitation in NSTE-ACS patients.
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, 11009 Cádiz, Spain;
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (A.A.-L.)
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain; (I.F.-H.); (F.D.-D.)
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, 47012 Valladolid, Spain;
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain; (I.F.-H.); (F.D.-D.)
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Narendren A, Whitehead N, Burrell LM, Yudi MB, Yeoh J, Jones N, Weinberg L, Miles LF, Lim HS, Clark DJ, Al-Fiadh A, Farouque O, Koshy AN. Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Older People: Comprehensive Review and Multidisciplinary Practice-Based Recommendations. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4416. [PMID: 39124683 PMCID: PMC11312870 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154416] [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: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Managing health care for older adults aged 75 years and older can pose unique challenges stemming from age-related physiological differences and comorbidities, along with elevated risk of delirium, frailty, disability, and polypharmacy. This review is aimed at providing a comprehensive analysis of the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in older patients, a demographic substantially underrepresented in major clinical trials. Because older patients often exhibit atypical ACS symptoms, a nuanced diagnostic and risk stratification approach is necessary. We aim to address diagnostic challenges for older populations and highlight the diminished sensitivity of traditional symptoms with age, and the importance of biomarkers and imaging techniques tailored for older patients. Additionally, we review the efficacy and safety of pharmacological agents for ACS management in older people, emphasizing the need for a personalized and shared decision-making approach to treatment. This review also explores revascularization strategies, considering the implications of invasive procedures in older people, and weighing the potential benefits against the heightened procedural risks, particularly with surgical revascularization techniques. We explore the perioperative management of older patients experiencing myocardial infarction in the setting of noncardiac surgeries, including preoperative risk stratification and postoperative care considerations. Furthermore, we highlight the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologists, geriatricians, general and internal medicine physicians, primary care physicians, and allied health, to ensure a holistic care pathway in this patient cohort.
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- Ahthavan Narendren
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Cardiology, Northern Health, Epping, VIC 3076, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (L.W.); (L.F.M.)
- Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (L.W.); (L.F.M.)
- Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Cardiology, Northern Health, Epping, VIC 3076, Australia
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia; (A.N.); (N.W.); (L.M.B.); (M.B.Y.); (J.Y.); (N.J.); (H.S.L.); (D.J.C.); (A.A.-F.); (O.F.)
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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Minchin K, Landers MR. Effects of a physical therapist-driven individualized hybrid model of the exercise component of cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes: a prospective single group, time-series design. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38989921 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2365414] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective single group, time-series study was to determine the feasibility, adherence, and effectiveness of an individualized physical therapist (PT)-driven hybrid model of the exercise component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that uses a novel intensity-recovery progression protocol (IRPP) and cardiac testing template (CTT) to assess achieved heart rate (HR) intensity, HR recovery, and intensity-recovery total to guide treatment. METHODS Assessment of a questionnaire, treadmill 6-min walk (6MW), 1-min sit-to-stand (1STS), 1-min step, and 1-min agility square tests were assessed on 100 participants. Compared to traditional CR the 36-visit 1:1 hybrid model was individualized using the IRPP program and CTT. RESULTS Adherence was 35% (timely) and 44% (overall) completion. The per-protocol analysis (PPA) and intent-to-treat (ITT) analysis suggest significant improvement in objective assessments baseline to visit 15 (PPA = 11 of 14) (ITT = 13 of 14), baseline to visit 30 (PPA = 12 of 14) (ITT = 12 of 14) and visit 15 to visit 30 (PPA = 9 of 14) (ITT = 10 of 14). Improvement beyond the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) was 94.3% in the 6MW and 91.4% in the 1STS. CONCLUSIONS The PT-driven IRPP program was feasible in terms of adherence and safety, showing significant improvement in a majority of assessments. Analysis of HR using the CTT may help clinical decision making for progression in CR.Implications for rehabilitationCardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an underutilized means of improving health for people recovering from cardiac surgery.People recovering from cardiac surgery have complex reasons for why they choose to enroll in, drop out from, or complete a CR program.Reporting of outcomes in CR and progression in intensity is not often individualized.An individualized physical therapist driven CR program using both subjective and objective assessments may be successful at improving adherence and effectiveness in this cohort.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Bjerre HL, Mols RE, Bakos I, Frausing MHJP, Horváth-Puhó E, Witt CT, Eiskjær H, Løgstrup BB, Kronborg MB, Nielsen JC. Labor Market Participation Among Working-Age Heart Failure Patients With a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024:01273116-990000000-00162. [PMID: 38985002 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Labor market participation is an important rehabilitation goal for working-age patients living with heart failure (HF). Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces mortality and HF hospitalizations and improves quality of life, but no studies have investigated labor market participation following CRT. We therefore aimed to describe labor market participation in patients with HF before and after CRT implantation. METHODS This region-wide register-based cohort study comprised patients with HF aged 40 to 63 yr, with ejection fraction ≤35% and QRS duration >130 milliseconds, who received a CRT system from 2000 to 2017 in the Central Denmark Region. Using unambiguous, individual-level linkage in Danish medical and administrative registries, we assessed weekly employment status from 1 yr prior to CRT implantation until 2 to 5 yr of follow-up and conducted stratified analyses by sociodemographic and disease-related risk factors. RESULTS We identified 546 patients, of whom 42% were in early retirement 1 yr prior to implantation. Active employment decreased from 45% to 19% from 1 yr before until implantation, declining primarily in the last 8 wk before implantation. The proportion of patients in active employment increased in the first 8 wk after CRT implantation and then stabilized, reaching 31% at 1-yr follow-up. We observed lower labor market participation in patients with older age, multimorbidity, lower educational level, and upgrade procedures, but higher in later calendar year. CONCLUSIONS In working-age patients with HF, labor market participation increased after CRT implantation, despite many patients being retired prior to implantation. We observed differences in active employment related to several sociodemographic and disease-related factors.
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- Henrik Laurits Bjerre
- Author Affiliations: Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark (Drs Bjerre, Mols, Frausing, Eiskjær, Løgstrup, Kronborg, and Nielsen); Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark (Drs Bjerre, Mols, Frausing, Witt, Eiskjær, Løgstrup, Kronborg, and Nielsen); and Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark (Mr Bakos and Ms Horváth-Puhó)
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Bates BA, Enzan N, Tohyama T, Gandhi P, Matsushima S, Tsutsui H, Setoguchi S, Ide T. Management and outcomes of heart failure hospitalization among older adults in the United States and Japan. ESC Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 38978406 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14873] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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AIMS Despite advances in therapies, the disease burden of heart failure (HF) has been rising globally. International comparisons of HF management and outcomes may reveal care patterns that improve outcomes. Accordingly, we examined clinical management and patient outcomes in older adults hospitalized for acute HF in the United States (US) and Japan. METHODS We identified patients aged >65 who were hospitalized for HF in 2013 using US Medicare data and the Japanese Registry of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (JROADHF). We described patient characteristics, management, and healthcare utilization and compared outcomes using multivariable Cox regression during and after HF hospitalization. RESULTS Among 11 193 Japanese and 120 289 US patients, age and sex distributions were similar, but US patients had higher comorbidity rates. The length of stay was longer in Japan (median 18 vs. 5 days). While Medicare patients had higher use of implantable cardioverter defibrillator or cardiac resynchronization therapy during hospitalization (1.32% vs. 0.6%), Japanese patients were more likely to receive cardiovascular medications at discharge and to undergo cardiac rehabilitation within 3 months of HF admission (31% vs. 1.6%). Physician follow-up within 30 days was higher in Japan (77% vs. 57%). Cardiovascular readmission, cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality were 2.1-3.7 times higher in the US patients. The per-day cost of hospitalization was lower in Japan ($516 vs. $1323). CONCLUSIONS We observed notable differences in the management, outcomes and costs of HF hospitalization between the US and Japan. Large differences in length of hospitalization, cardiac rehabilitation rate and outcomes warrant further research to determine the optimal length of stay and assess the benefits of inpatient cardiac rehabilitation to reduce rehospitalization and mortality.
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- Benjamin A Bates
- Institute For Health, Healthcare Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Research Institute of Angiocardiology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Institute For Health, Healthcare Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Research Institute of Angiocardiology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Research Institute of Angiocardiology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Institute For Health, Healthcare Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Research Institute of Angiocardiology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Chen EW, Varghese MS, Wu WC. The Potential of Broadband Internet Availability in Improving Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:227-228. [PMID: 38959340 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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- Edward W Chen
- Author Affiliations: Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, (Dr Chen); Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut (Dr Varghese); Department of Cardiology, Veterans Affair Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut (Dr Varghese); and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lifespan Hospitals, and the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (Dr Wu)
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DeLara DL, Pollack LM, Wall HK, Chang A, Schieb L, Matthews K, Stolp H, Pack QR, Casper M, Jackson SL. County-Level Cardiac Rehabilitation and Broadband Availability: Opportunities for Hybrid Care in the United States. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:231-238. [PMID: 38669319 PMCID: PMC11222034 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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PURPOSE Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves patient outcomes and quality of life and can be provided virtually through hybrid CR. However, little is known about CR availability in conjunction with broadband access, a requirement for hybrid CR. This study examined the intersection of CR and broadband availability at the county level, nationwide. METHODS Data were gathered and analyzed in 2022 from the 2019 American Community Survey, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Federal Communications Commission. Spatially adaptive floating catchments were used to calculate county-level percent CR availability among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Counties were categorized: by CR availability, whether lowest (ie, CR deserts), medium, or highest; and by broadband availability, whether CR deserts with majority-available broadband, or dual deserts. Results were stratified by state. County-level characteristics were examined for statistical significance by CR availability category. RESULTS Almost half of US adults (n = 116 325 976, 47.2%) lived in CR desert counties (1691 counties). Among adults in CR desert counties, 96.8% were in CR deserts with majority-available broadband (112 626 906). By state, the percentage of the adult population living in CR desert counties ranged from 3.2% (New Hampshire) to 100% (Hawaii and Washington, DC). Statistically significant differences in county CR availability existed by race/ethnicity, education, and income. CONCLUSIONS Almost half of US adults live in CR deserts. Given that up to 97% of adults living in CR deserts may have broadband access, implementation of hybrid CR programs that include a telehealth component could expand CR availability to as many as 113 million US adults.
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- David L DeLara
- Author Affiliations: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (Mr DeLara, Drs Pollack, Casper, and Jackson, and Mss Wall, Chang, Schieb, and Stolp); Office of the Associate Director for Policy and Strategy, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Matthews); ASRT Inc, Smyrna, Georgia (Ms Stolp); and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts (Dr Pack)
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Brandt EJ, Kirch M, Ayanian JZ, Chang T, Thompson MP, Nallamothu BK. Dietary Counseling Documentation Among Patients Recently Hospitalized for Cardiovascular Disease. J Acad Nutr Diet 2024; 124:883-895. [PMID: 38462127 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.03.003] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Diet intervention forms the cornerstone for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management. OBJECTIVE The objective was to measure the frequency of dietary counseling documentation for patients recently hospitalized with CVD. DESIGN This was an observational study. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING Patients were included from the Michigan Value Collaborative Multipayer Claims Registry from October 2015 to February 2020. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The study measured the frequency of medical claims that document dietary counseling ≤90 days after hospitalization (ie, an episode of care) for CVD events (coronary artery bypass grafting, acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and percutaneous coronary intervention). Dietary counseling documentation was defined as having an encounter-level International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision code for dietary counseling or current procedural terminology code for medical nutrition therapy or cardiac rehabilitation. STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED Multivariable logistic regression was used to measure variation in documentation across gender, age, comorbidities, hospital geography, CVD event, and insurer. RESULTS There were 175,631 episodes of care (congesitve heart failure 47.1%, acute myocardial infarction 28.7%, percutaneous coronary intervention 17.0%, and coronary artery bypass grafting 7.3%) among 146,185 individuals. Most episodes occurred among men (55.8%) and those older than age 65 years (71.9%). Dietary counseling was documented for 22.8% of episodes and was more common as cardiac rehabilitation (18.6%) than other encounter types (5.1%). In multivariable analysis, there was lower odds for dietary counseling documentation among those older than age 65 years (odds ratio [OR] 0.77; P < .001), women (OR 0.83; P < .001), with chronic kidney disease (OR 0.74; P < .001), or diabetes (OR 0.95; P < .001), but greater odds for those with obesity (OR 1.28; P < .001) and nonmetropolitan hospitals (OR 1.31; P < .001). Compared with coronary artery bypass grafting, acute myocardial infarction (OR 0.29; P < .001), confestive heart failure (OR 0.12; P < .001), and percutaneous coronary intervention (OR 0.36; P < .001) episodes had lower odds to have dietary counseling coded. Compared with Traditional Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage health maintenance organization plans had lower odds, whereas Commercial or Medicare Advantage preferred provider organization and Commercial health maintenance organization plans had higher odds to have dietary counseling documented. Results were mostly similar when evaluated by race. CONCLUSIONS Dietary counseling was infrequently documented after hospitalization for CVD episodes in medical claims in a Michigan-based multipayer claims database with large variation by reason for hospitalization and patient factors.
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- Eric J Brandt
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Division of General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Section of Health Services Research and Quality, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Unversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michigan Value Collaborative, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Shwayder E, Dodson JA, Tellez K, Johanek C, Adhikari S, Meng Y, Schoenthaler A, Jennings LA. Goal setting among older adults starting mobile health cardiac rehabilitation in the RESILIENT trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2024; 72:2157-2166. [PMID: 38450759 PMCID: PMC11226380 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is growing recognition that healthcare should align with individuals' health priorities; however, these priorities remain undefined, especially among older adults. The Rehabilitation Using Mobile Health for Older Adults with Ischemic Heart Disease in the Home Setting (RESILIENT) trial, designed to test the efficacy of mobile health cardiac rehabilitation (mHealth-CR) in an older cohort, also measures the attainment of participant-defined health outcome goals as a prespecified secondary endpoint. This study aimed to characterize the health priorities of older adults with ischemic heart disease (IHD) using goal attainment scaling-a technique for measuring individualized goal achievement-in a sample of 100 RESILIENT participants. METHODS The ongoing RESILIENT trial randomizes patients aged ≥65 years with IHD (defined as hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome and/or coronary revascularization), to receive mHealth-CR or usual care. For the current study, we qualitatively coded baseline goal attainment scales from randomly selected batches of 20 participants to identify participants' cardiac rehabilitation outcome goals and their perceptions of barriers and action plans for goal attainment. We used a deductive framework (i.e., 4 value categories from Patient Priorities Care) and inductive approaches to code and analyze interviews until thematic saturation. RESULTS This sample of 100 older adults set diverse health outcome goals. Most (54.6%) prioritized physical activity, fewer (17.1%) identified symptom management, fewer still (13.7%) prioritized health metrics, mostly comprised of weight loss goals (10.3%), and the fewest (<4%) were related to clinical metrics such as reducing cholesterol or preventing hospital readmission. Participants anticipated extrinsic (access to places to exercise, time) and intrinsic (non-cardiac pain, motivation) barriers. Action plans detailed strategies for exercise, motivation, accountability, and overcoming time constraints. CONCLUSIONS Using goal attainment scaling, we elicited specific and measurable goals among older adults with IHD beginning cardiac rehabilitation. Priorities were predominantly functional, diverging from clinical metrics emphasized by clinicians and healthcare systems.
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- Elianna Shwayder
- Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
- Division of Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Biostatistics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Biostatistics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Section of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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Candelaria D, Redfern J, O'Neil A, Brieger D, Clark RA, Briffa T, Bauman A, Hyun K, Cunich M, Figtree GA, Cartledge S, Gallagher R. Data-driven collaborative QUality improvement in Cardiac Rehabilitation (QUICR) to increase program completion: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:302. [PMID: 38877422 PMCID: PMC11177531 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03971-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of deaths and disability worldwide. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) effectively reduces the risk of future cardiac events and is strongly recommended in international clinical guidelines. However, CR program quality is highly variable with divergent data systems, which, when combined, potentially contribute to persistently low completion rates. The QUality Improvement in Cardiac Rehabilitation (QUICR) trial aims to determine whether a data-driven collaborative quality improvement intervention delivered at the program level over 12 months: (1) increases CR program completion in eligible patients with CHD (primary outcome), (2) reduces hospital admissions, emergency department presentations and deaths, and costs, (3) improves the proportion of patients receiving guideline-indicated CR according to national and international benchmarks, and (4) is feasible and sustainable for CR staff to implement routinely. METHODS QUICR is a multi-centre, type-2, hybrid effectiveness-implementation cluster-randomized controlled trial (cRCT) with 12-month follow-up. Eligible CR programs (n = 40) and the individual patient data within them (n ~ 2,000) recruited from two Australian states (New South Wales and Victoria) are randomized 1:1 to the intervention (collaborative quality improvement intervention that uses data to identify and manage gaps in care) or control (usual care with data collection only). This sample size is required to achieve 80% power to detect a difference in completion rate of 22%. Outcomes will be assessed using intention-to-treat principles. Mixed-effects linear and logistic regression models accounting for clusters within allocated groupings will be applied to analyse primary and secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION Addressing poor participation in CR by patients with CHD has been a longstanding challenge that needs innovative strategies to change the status-quo. This trial will harness the collaborative power of CR programs working simultaneously on common problem areas and using local data to drive performance. The use of data linkage for collection of outcomes offers an efficient way to evaluate this intervention and support the improvement of health service delivery. ETHICS Primary ethical approval was obtained from the Northern Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (2023/ETH01093), along with site-specific governance approvals. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12623001239651 (30/11/2023) ( https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=386540&isReview=true ).
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- Dion Candelaria
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Food & Mood Centre, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, ANZAC Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, ANZAC Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Boden Initiative, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Blacher J, Olié V, Gabet A, Cinaud A, Tuppin P, Iliou MC, Grave C. Two-year prognosis and cardiovascular disease prevention after acute coronary syndrome; the role of cardiac rehabilitation: a French nationwide study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2024:zwae194. [PMID: 38832727 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwae194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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AIMS To evaluate the impact of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on optimization of secondary prevention treatments for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), medication persistence, medical follow-up, rehospitalisation, and all-cause mortality. METHODS The national health insurance database was used to identify all patients hospitalised for ACS in France in 2019 and those among them who received CR. Patients' characteristics and outcomes were described and compared between CR and non-CR patients. Poisson regression models were used to identify the impact of CR after adjusting for confounders. A Cox model was fitted to identify the variables related to mortality after adjustment for medication persistence and cardiologic follow-up. RESULTS In 2019, 22% of 134,846 patients hospitalised for ACS in France received CR within six months of their discharge. After one year, only 60% of patients who did not receive CR were still taking BASI drugs (combination of Beta blockers, Antiplatelets agents, Statins and RAAS Inhibitors). This rate and the medical follow-up rate were higher in patients who received CR. Two years after the ACS event, patients who received CR had better medical follow-up and lower mortality risk, after adjusting for cofounding variables (adjusted HR all-cause mortality = 0.65 [0.61-0.69]). After adjustment for the dispensing of cardiovascular drugs and cardiologic follow-up, the independent effect of CR was not as strong but remained significant (HR = 0.90 [95%CI: 0.84-0.95]). CONCLUSION Patients who received CR after hospitalisation for ACS had a better prognosis. Optimization of efficient secondary prevention strategies, improved medication persistence, and enhanced cardiologic follow-up seemed to play a major role.
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- Jacques Blacher
- Centre de diagnostic et de thérapeutique, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu; AP-HP; Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, Direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé publique France, Saint-Maurice, France
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- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, Direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé publique France, Saint-Maurice, France
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- Centre de diagnostic et de thérapeutique, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu; AP-HP; Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Direction de la stratégie, des études et des statistiques, Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie, Paris, France
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- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, Direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé publique France, Saint-Maurice, France
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Torun A, Topcu B, Buyukkilic BZ, Kilic S, Yilmaz I, Uzun M. The Impact of Education on Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Factors Contributing to Declining Participation in Turkish Society: Are Patients Aware of Cardiac Rehabilitation? Cureus 2024; 16:e62508. [PMID: 39022492 PMCID: PMC11252897 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite their effectiveness, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have low participation and adherence rates. CR participation and adherence are directly related to the social, economic, cultural, and geographical characteristics of the society. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the reasons behind low participation in CR within Turkish society, as well as the barriers that restrict participation despite educational efforts. METHOD The research was conducted with participants who were over 18 years of age, had any history of heart disease, and had been hospitalized in the last year. The patients' medical history, chronic diseases, demographics, habits, employment and income status, educational status, and approaches to CR were surveyed. Additionally, patients who still did not consider participating in CR after receiving information were asked about the reasons for their decisions. RESULTS Although 95.6% of patients were eligible for CR, 91.9% of them were previously unaware of this treatment option. After being informed, 29.4% of patients agreed to participate in CR. The most common reasons for not participating after receiving information were as follows: three days a week is too much (21.9%); this place is far away, but if it were closer, I would come (18.1%); I can't come on weekdays (15.6%); and I would come if someone brought me (14.4%). CONCLUSION We observed that the participation rate in CR increased from 0% to 29.4% after receiving information. Furthermore, it was determined that the CR schedule and transportation were significant factors influencing participation.
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- Akin Torun
- Department of Cardiology, Sultan II. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sultan II. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Sultan II. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Sultan II. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Sultan II. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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Mathews L, Mok Y, Ding N, Cudjoe TKM, Riekert KA, Kucharska-Newton A, Coresh J, Benz Scott LA, Stewart KJ, Ndumele CE, Matsushita K. Social Support, Social Isolation, and Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation Among Older Adults in the Community: The ARIC Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033171. [PMID: 38686871 PMCID: PMC11179925 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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- Lena Mathews
- Division of Cardiology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
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- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
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- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
- Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport CT USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Public Health University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC USA
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- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
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- Division of Cardiology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
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- Division of Cardiology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
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- Division of Cardiology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD USA
- Welch Center for Clinical Research and Prevention Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore MD USA
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Thompson MP, Hou H, Fliegner M, Guduguntla V, Cascino T, Aaronson KD, Likosky DS, Sukul D, Keteyian SJ. Cardiac Rehabilitation Use After Heart Failure Hospitalization Associated With Advanced Heart Failure Center Status. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:194-201. [PMID: 38300252 PMCID: PMC11065630 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an evidence-based, guideline-endorsed therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) but is broadly underutilized. Identifying structural factors contributing to increased CR use may inform quality improvement efforts. The objective here was to associate hospitalization at a center providing advanced heart failure (HF) therapies and subsequent CR participation among patients with HFrEF. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on a 20% sample of Medicare beneficiaries primarily hospitalized with an HFrEF diagnosis between January 2008 and December 2018. Outpatient claims were used to identify CR use (no/yes), days to first session, number of attended sessions, and completion of 36 sessions. The association between advanced HF status (hospitals performing heart transplantation or ventricular assist device implantations) and CR participation was evaluated with logistic regression, accounting for patient, hospital, and regional factors. RESULTS Among 143 392 Medicare beneficiaries, 29 487 (20.6%) were admitted to advanced HF centers (HFCs) and 5317 (3.7%) attended a single CR session within 1 yr of discharge. In multivariable analysis, advanced HFC status was associated with significantly greater relative odds of participating in CR (OR = 2.20: 95% CI, 2.08-2.33; P < .001) and earlier initiation of CR participation (-8.5 d; 95% CI, -12.6 to 4.4; P < .001). Advanced HFC status had little to no association with the intensity of CR participation (number of visits or 36 visit completion). CONCLUSIONS Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for HF were more likely to attend CR after discharge if admitted to an advanced HFC than a nonadvanced HFC.
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- Michael P. Thompson
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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Khadanga S, Beebe-Peat T. Optimal Medical Therapy for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease in 2024: Focus on Exercise and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Med Clin North Am 2024; 108:509-516. [PMID: 38548460 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.11.005] [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] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Given the prevalence of chronic coronary disease, efforts should be made toward risk factor modification. Cardiac rehabilitation is a secondary prevention program consisting of tailored exercise and lifestyle counseling and has been shown to not only reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality but also improve quality of life and exercise capacity. Despite the benefits, it remains underutilized. Efforts should be made to increase referral for patients with chronic coronary disease to aid in symptom management and reduction of cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Sherrie Khadanga
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA; Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
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Taylor MA, Berkowitz JL, Chen K, DeAngelis J, Wu WC. Impact of Prior COVID-19 Infections on Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Rates and Outcomes. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:157-161. [PMID: 38669342 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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PURPOSE This is a retrospective cohort study designed to evaluate the impact of having a prior COVID-19 infection on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) completion rates and outcomes. METHODS Participants enrolled into the CR program from June 1, 2020, to March 30, 2022. They completed both physical and mental health assessments prior to enrollment and upon completion of the program. The cohort was divided into (-) COVID and (+) COVID based on whether they self-reported a prior COVID-19 infection. Outcome measures included General Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Mental Composite Score (Short Form Health Survey-36), Physical Composite Score (Short Form Health Survey-36), and exercise capacity (reported in METs). Program completion rates and outcome measures were compared between (-) COVID and (+) COVID cohorts. RESULTS A total of 806 participants were enrolled in the study. Program completion rates were 58.7% in the (-) COVID group and 67.2% in the (+) COVID group ( P = .072). African Americans ( P = .017), diabetics ( P = .017), and current smokers ( P = .003) were less likely to complete the program. Both (-) COVID and (+) COVID groups showed significant improvement in all outcome measures after completing the CR program. However, there was no difference in outcomes between groups. CONCLUSIONS Having a prior COVID-19 infection did not negatively impact the mental and physical health benefits obtained by completing the CR program, regardless of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation risk category.
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- Matthew A Taylor
- Author Affiliations: Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence (Drs Taylor and Berkowitz); The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (Drs Taylor, Berkowitz, and Wu and Mr Chen); Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island (Dr Wu); and Center for Cardiac Fitness, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island (Ms DeAngelis and Dr Wu)
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Owen O, O’Carroll V. The effectiveness of cardiac telerehabilitation in comparison to centre-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes: A literature review. J Telemed Telecare 2024; 30:631-646. [PMID: 35369770 PMCID: PMC11027439 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x221085865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an effective, yet under-utilised, form of secondary prevention in cardiac patients. Telemedicine is one method of overcoming barriers to accessing CR. Previous systematic reviews highlight variation in the effectiveness of telerehabilitation programmes and current literature lacks identification of which telemedicine interventions are most effective, despite differences in the results of primary studies. The objectives of this literature review were to: evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac telerehabilitation compared to centre-based programmes for managing cardiac risk factors, satisfaction and adherence in cardiac patients; identify the technologies used to deliver CR; identify the key components of effective interventions. METHODS A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving an intervention group that received telerehabilitation and a control group that attended a CR centre were included. RESULTS Twelve RCTs met the inclusion criteria. There is evidence to suggest that telerehabilitation programmes have similar effectiveness to centre-based CR. Phones were the most commonly used technology. Most studies used a combination of technologies including personal computers and self-monitoring equipment. Phase III telerehabilitation programmes using self-monitoring, motivational feedback and education were more effective than centre-based CR for increasing physical activity and functional capacity. CONCLUSION Cardiac telerehabilitation is delivered by a range of technologies and has a similar effectiveness to centre-based programmes. While evidence suggests that additional health benefits are seen in patients who receive a telemedicine intervention in Phase III of CR, further evidence would be required to confidently draw this conclusion.
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- Olivia Owen
- Olivia Owen, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9TF, Scotland.
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Hollings M, Gordon N, Redfern J, Thomas L, Singleton A, Tu Q, Zecchin R. Characteristics and Outcomes of Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients With and Without Cancer: Insights From Western Sydney. Heart Lung Circ 2024; 33:730-737. [PMID: 38233306 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.11.017] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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AIM Increased cardiovascular events are common in cancer survivors and contribute to an emerging cardio-oncology patient group requiring secondary prevention strategies including cardiac rehabilitation (CR). This study aimed to compare characteristics and outcomes for patients participating in CR with and without an existing cancer diagnosis. METHOD Observational cohort study including consecutive patients enrolled in a single-centre outpatient CR program in Western Sydney between 2018-2022. Clinical history, demographics and CR outcome data were collected as part of standard care at program enrolment and completion. Patients with and without a cancer diagnosis were compared at enrolment and outcomes were analysed in both groups. RESULTS A total of 1,792 patients enrolled in CR, 191 (11%) had a documented history of cancer; prostate (18%), skin (12%), colon (9%) and breast (8%) malignancies were most prevalent. The most common treatments were surgical resection (80%) and chemotherapy or radiotherapy (37%). Cardio-oncology patients were older (68.8±10.6 vs 59.8±13.7yrs, p<0.001), more likely female (33% vs 21%, p<0.001), born in Australia (46% vs 35%, p=0.004), non-partnered (34% vs 25%, p=0.002) and had a prior history of hypertension (65% vs 56%, p=0.010) or stroke (8% vs 5%, p=0.045). After adjusting for age and sex, the overall cohort improved their mean peak exercise capacity and waist circumference after CR, however there were no differences between groups. There were also no between-group differences for adherence and completion of CR program or any other cardiovascular risk factors. Sub-analyses revealed a clinically meaningful improvement in waist circumference for cancer patients with a history of radiation therapy and a blunted peak exercise capacity adaptation for those with a history of chemotherapy treatment. CONCLUSIONS Despite differences in demographic and clinical characteristics of CR patients with and without cancer, all patients showed significant and clinically relevant improvements in peak exercise capacity and waist circumference after CR. Results also highlighted potential associations between specific cancer treatments and changes in fitness outcomes, which warrants further evaluation.
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- Matthew Hollings
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Westmead Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; South West Clinical School, School of Clinical Medicine, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Tang WL, Rodriguez F. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Management of Chronic Coronary Disease. Med Clin North Am 2024; 108:595-607. [PMID: 38548466 PMCID: PMC10979033 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Chronic coronary disease (CCD) comprises a continuum of conditions that include obstructive and non-obstructive coronary artery disease with or without prior acute coronary syndrome. Racial and ethnic representation disparities are pervasive in CCD guideline-informing clinical trials and evidence-based management. These disparities manifest across the entire spectrum of CCD management, spanning from non-pharmacological lifestyle changes to guideline-directed medical therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation to invasive procedures. Recognizing and addressing the historical factors underlying these disparities is crucial for enhancing the quality and equity of CCD management within an increasingly diverse population.
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- Wilson Lay Tang
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Drive, L154, Stanford, CA 94305-5133, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medicine, Center for Academic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Fliegner MA, Hou H, Bauer TM, Daramola T, McCullough JS, Pagani FD, Sukul D, Likosky DS, Keteyian SJ, Thompson MP. Interhospital variability in cardiac rehabilitation use after cardiac surgery among Medicare beneficiaries. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024:S0022-5223(24)00363-5. [PMID: 38649110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2024.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Despite guideline recommendation, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after cardiac surgery remains underused, and the extent of interhospital variability is not well understood. This study evaluated determinants of interhospital variability in CR use and outcomes. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 166,809 Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cardiac surgery who were discharged alive between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018. CR participation was identified in outpatient facility claims within a year of discharge. Hospital-level CR rates were tabulated, and multilevel models evaluated the extent to which patient, organizational, and regional factors accounted for interhospital variability. Adjusted 1-year mortality and readmission rates were also calculated for each hospital quartile of CR use. RESULTS Overall, 90,171 (54.1%) participated in at least 1 CR session within a year of discharge. Interhospital CR rates ranged from 0.0% to 96.8%. Hospital factors that predicted CR use included nonteaching status and lower-hospital volume. Before adjustment for patient, organizational, and regional factors, 19.3% of interhospital variability was attributable to the admitting hospital. After accounting for covariates, 12.3% of variation was attributable to the admitting hospital. Patient (0.5%), structural (2.8%), and regional (3.7%) factors accounted for the remaining explained variation. Hospitals in the lowest quartile of CR use had greater adjusted 1-year mortality rates (Q1 = 6.7%, Q4 = 5.2%, P < .001) and readmission rates (Q1 = 37.6%, Q4 = 33.9%, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Identifying best practices among high CR use facilities and barriers to access in low CR use hospitals may reduce interhospital variability in CR use and advance national improvement efforts.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich; Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Wright CX, Fournier S, Deng Y, Meng C, Tucker K, Spatz ES, Lichtman JH, Zhu C, Dreyer RP, Oen-Hsiao JM. Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Women Participating in an Appointment-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:00005082-990000000-00182. [PMID: 38595128 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND An alternative patient-centered appointment-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program has led to significant improvements in health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease. However, less is known about the effects of this approach on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), particularly for women. OBJECTIVE We examined the effects of a patient-centered appointment-based CR program on HRQoL by sex and examined predictors of HRQoL improvements specifically for women. METHODS Data were used from an urban single-center CR program at Yale New Haven Health (2012-2017). We collected information on patient demographics, socioeconomic status, and clinical characteristics. The Outcome Short-Form General Health Survey (SF-36) was used to measure HRQoL. We evaluated sex differences in SF-36 scores using t tests and used a multivariate linear regression model to examine predictors of improvements in HRQoL (total SF-36 score) for women. RESULTS A total of 1530 patients with cardiovascular disease (23.7% women, 4.8% Black; mean age, 64 ± 10.8 years) were enrolled in the CR program. Women were more likely to be older, Black, and separated, divorced, or widowed. Although women had lower total SF-36 scores on CR entry, there was no statistically significant difference in CR adherence or total SF-36 score improvements between sexes. Women who were employed and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were more likely to have improvements in total SF-36 scores. CONCLUSION Both men and women participating in an appointment-based CR program achieved significant improvements in HRQoL. This approach could be a viable alternative to conventional CR to optimize secondary outcomes for patients.
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Vieira MC, Mendes FDSNS, da Silva PS, da Silva GMS, Mazzoli-Rocha F, de Sousa AS, Saraiva RM, de Holanda MT, Kasal DAB, Costa HS, Borges JP, Reis MS, Rodrigues Junior LF, Hasslocher-Moreno AM, do Brasil PEAA, Mediano MFF. Effect of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: results from the PEACH randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8208. [PMID: 38589582 PMCID: PMC11001987 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58776-3] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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To investigate the effect of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC). PEACH study was a single-center, superiority randomized clinical trial of exercise training versus no exercise (control). The sample comprised Chagas disease patients with CCC, left ventricular ejection fraction < 45%, without or with HF symptoms (CCC stages B2 or C, respectively). QoL was assessed at baseline, after three months, and at the end of six months of follow-up using the SF-36 questionnaire. Patients randomized for the exercise group (n = 15) performed exercise training (aerobic, strength and stretching exercises) for 60 min, three times a week, during six months. Patients in the control group (n = 15) were not provided with a formal exercise prescription. Both groups received identical nutritional and pharmaceutical counseling during the study. Longitudinal analysis of the effects of exercise training on QoL, considering the interaction term (group × time) to estimate the rate of changes between groups in the outcomes (represented as beta coefficient), was performed using linear mixed models. Models were fitted adjusting for each respective baseline QoL value. There were significant improvements in physical functioning (β = + 10.7; p = 0.02), role limitations due to physical problems (β = + 25.0; p = 0.01), and social functioning (β = + 19.2; p < 0.01) scales during the first three months in the exercise compared to the control group. No significant differences were observed between groups after six months. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation provided short-term improvements in the physical and mental aspects of QoL of patients with CCC.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02517632; August 7, 2015.
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- Marcelo Carvalho Vieira
- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
- Center for Cardiology and Exercise, Aloysio de Castro State Institute of Cardiology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Research and Education, National Institute of Cardiology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Internal Medicine Department, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health Promotion, University of Rio de Janeiro State, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Research and Education, National Institute of Cardiology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Research and Education, National Institute of Cardiology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Grave C, Gabet A, Iliou MC, Cinaud A, Tuppin P, Blacher J, Olié V. Temporal trends in admission for cardiac rehabilitation after an acute coronary syndrome in France from 2009 to 2021: Persistent sex, age and social disparities. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2024; 117:234-243. [PMID: 38458957 DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2023.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation after an acute coronary syndrome is recommended to decrease patient morbidity and mortality and to improve quality of life. AIMS To describe time trends in the rates of patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation after an acute coronary syndrome in France from 2009 to 2021, and to identify possible disparities. METHODS All patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome in France between January 2009 and June 2021 were identified from the national health insurance database. Cardiac rehabilitation attendance was identified within 6 months of acute coronary syndrome hospital discharge. Age-standardized cardiac rehabilitation rates were computed and stratified for sex and acute coronary syndrome subtypes (ST-segment elevation and non-ST-segment elevation). Patient characteristics and outcomes were described and compared. Factors independently associated with cardiac rehabilitation attendance were identified. RESULTS In 2019, among 134,846 patients with an acute coronary syndrome, 22.3% underwent cardiac rehabilitation within 6 months of acute coronary syndrome hospital discharge. The mean age of patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation was 62 years. The median delay between acute coronary syndrome hospitalization and cardiac rehabilitation was 32 days, with about 60% receiving outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Factors significantly associated with higher cardiac rehabilitation rates were male sex, younger age (35-64 years), least socially disadvantaged group, ST-segment elevation, percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass graft. Between 2009 and 2019, cardiac rehabilitation rates increased by 40% from 15.9% to 22.3%. Despite greater upward trends in women, their cardiac rehabilitation rate was significantly lower than that for men (14.8% vs. 25.8%). In 2020, cardiac rehabilitation attendance dropped because of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS Despite the health benefits of cardiac rehabilitation, current cardiac rehabilitation attendance after acute coronary syndrome remains insufficient in France, particularly among the elderly, women and socially disadvantaged people.
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- Clémence Grave
- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé Publique France, 94415 Saint-Maurice, France.
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- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé Publique France, 94415 Saint-Maurice, France
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- Centre de diagnostic et de thérapeutique, université Paris-Cité, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, AP-HP, 75004 Paris, France
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- Direction de la stratégie, des études et des statistiques, Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie, 75020 Paris, France
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- Centre de diagnostic et de thérapeutique, université Paris-Cité, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, AP-HP, 75004 Paris, France
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- Surveillance des maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires, direction des maladies non transmissibles, Santé Publique France, 94415 Saint-Maurice, France
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Garfein J, Chen Y, Swabe G, Guhl E, Forman DE, Magnani JW. Race or ethnicity and education in cardiac rehabilitation enrollment. J Cardiol 2024; 83:280-283. [PMID: 37562543 PMCID: PMC10850430 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has established benefits for cardiovascular health, it remains significantly underutilized, with substantial differences in participation related to factors such as educational attainment (EA), race, and ethnicity. We studied a geographically and racially diverse cohort of insured individuals in a health claims database to (1) evaluate differences in CR participation by EA and race or ethnicity and (2) assess how EA modifies associations between race or ethnicity and CR participation. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of individuals identified in Optum's de-identified Clinformatics® database between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2019. Eligible individuals included those aged ≥18 years with a hospitalization for an incident CR-qualifying diagnosis. We calculated incidence rates of CR enrollment by EA and race or ethnicity, as well as associations of EA and race or ethnicity with CR enrollment, and evaluated interaction between EA and race or ethnicity with respect to CR participation. RESULTS We identified 171,297 individuals eligible for CR with a mean ± SD age of 70.4 ± 11.6 years; 37.4 % were female, and 68.3 % had >high school education. We observed a dose-response association between EA and rate of participation in CR. After adjustment, compared to White individuals, the odds of attending CR was 24 % lower for Asian individuals [95 % confidence interval (CI): 17 %, 30 %], 13 % lower for Black individuals (95 % CI: 9 %, 17 %), and 32 % lower for Hispanic individuals (95 % CI: 28 %, 35 %), all p < 0.0001. However, Black individuals with ≥bachelor's degree had a similar odds of CR enrollment as White individuals with ≥bachelor's degree (odds ratio 1.01, 95 % CI: 0.85, 1.20, p = 0.95). CONCLUSIONS EA was positively associated with CR enrollment across racial and ethnic groups. Higher EA might partially attenuate racial and ethnic differences in CR participation, but significant disparities persist. Our findings support increased attention to individuals with limited education to improve CR enrollment.
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- Joshua Garfein
- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Division of Cardiology, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Division of Cardiology, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Research on Health Care, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Bauer TM, Fliegner M, Hou H, Daramola T, McCullough JS, Fu W, Pagani FD, Likosky DS, Keteyian SJ, Thompson MP. The relationship between discharge location and cardiac rehabilitation use after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024:S0022-5223(24)00278-2. [PMID: 38522574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2024.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a guideline-recommended risk-reduction program offered to cardiac surgical patients. Despite CR's association with better outcomes, attendance remains poor. The relationship between discharge location and CR use is poorly understood. METHODS This study was a nationwide, retrospective cohort analysis of Medicare fee-for-service claims for beneficiaries undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and/or surgical aortic valve repair between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018. The primary outcome was attendance of any CR session. Discharge location was categorized as home discharge or discharge to extended care facility (ECF) (including skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care). Multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the association between discharge location, CR attendance, and 1-year mortality. RESULTS Of the 167,966 patients who met inclusion criteria, 34.1% discharged to an ECF. Overall CR usage rate was 53.9%. Unadjusted and adjusted CR use was lower among patients discharged ECFs versus those discharged home (42.1% vs 60.0%; adjusted odds ratio, 0.66; P < .001). Patients discharged to long-term acute care were less likely to use CR than those discharged to skilled nursing facility or inpatient rehabilitation (reference category: home; adjusted odds ratio for long-term acute care, 0.36, adjusted odds ratio for skilled nursing facility, 0.69, and adjusted odds ratio for inpatient rehabilitation, 0.71; P < .001). CR attendance was associated with a greater reduction in adjusted 1-year mortality in patients discharged to ECFs (9.7% reduction) versus those discharged home (4.3% reduction). CONCLUSIONS In this national analysis of Medicare beneficiaries, discharge to ECF was associated with lower CR use, despite a greater association with improved 1-year mortality. Interventions aimed at increasing CR enrollment at ECFs may improve CR use and advance surgical quality.
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- Tyler M Bauer
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich; Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Thomas RJ. Cardiac Rehabilitation - Challenges, Advances, and the Road Ahead. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:830-841. [PMID: 38416431 DOI: 10.1056/nejmra2302291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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- Randal J Thomas
- From the Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Martin SS, Aday AW, Almarzooq ZI, Anderson CAM, Arora P, Avery CL, Baker-Smith CM, Barone Gibbs B, Beaton AZ, Boehme AK, Commodore-Mensah Y, Currie ME, Elkind MSV, Evenson KR, Generoso G, Heard DG, Hiremath S, Johansen MC, Kalani R, Kazi DS, Ko D, Liu J, Magnani JW, Michos ED, Mussolino ME, Navaneethan SD, Parikh NI, Perman SM, Poudel R, Rezk-Hanna M, Roth GA, Shah NS, St-Onge MP, Thacker EL, Tsao CW, Urbut SM, Van Spall HGC, Voeks JH, Wang NY, Wong ND, Wong SS, Yaffe K, Palaniappan LP. 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2024; 149:e347-e913. [PMID: 38264914 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 124.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and obesity) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose control, and metabolic syndrome) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The AHA Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, brain health, complications of pregnancy, kidney disease, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, sudden cardiac arrest, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, valvular disease, venous thromboembolism, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). METHODS The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing. The 2024 AHA Statistical Update is the product of a full year's worth of effort in 2023 by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and AHA staff members. The AHA strives to further understand and help heal health problems inflicted by structural racism, a public health crisis that can significantly damage physical and mental health and perpetuate disparities in access to health care, education, income, housing, and several other factors vital to healthy lives. This year's edition includes additional global data, as well as data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population, with an enhanced focus on health equity across several key domains. RESULTS Each of the chapters in the Statistical Update focuses on a different topic related to heart disease and stroke statistics. CONCLUSIONS The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policymakers, media professionals, clinicians, health care administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions.
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Su JJ, Wong AKC, Zhang LP, Bayuo J, Lin R, Abu-Odah H, Batalik L. Technology-assisted cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease patients with central obesity: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 60:95-103. [PMID: 38059577 PMCID: PMC10936668 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.08111-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited empirical evidence is available regarding the effect of technology-assisted cardiac rehabilitation (TACR) among coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with central obesity. AIM To determine the effects of 12-week TACR on health outcomes of patients with CHD. DESIGN Two-arm randomized controlled trial. SETTING Cardiovascular department of a regional hospital. POPULATION Coronary heart disease patients with central obesity. METHODS The study randomized 78 hospitalized CHD patients to receive either the 12-week TACR intervention or usual care. Guided by social cognitive theory, the intervention began with an in-person assessment and orientation session to assess and identify individual risks and familiarize with the e-platform/device before discharge. After discharge, patients were encouraged to visit the interactive CR website for knowledge and skills acquisition, data uploading, use the pedometer for daily step tracking, and interact with peers and professionals via social media for problem-solving and mutual support. Data were collected at baseline (T0), six-week (T1), and 12-week (T2). RESULTS Participants in the intervention group showed significant improvement in daily steps at six weeks but not 12 weeks (T1: β=2713.48, P=0.03; T2:β=2450.70, P=0.08), weekly sitting minutes (T1: β=-665.17, P=0.002; T2: β=-722.29, P=0.02), and total (vigorous, moderate, and walking) exercise at 12-week (β=-2445.99, P=0.008). Improvement in health-promoting lifestyle profile (T1: β=24.9, P<0.001; T2: β=15.50, P<0.001), smoking cessation (T2: β=-2.28, P<0.04), self-efficacy (T2: β=0.63, P=0.02), body mass index (T1:β =-0.97, P=0.03; T2: β=-0.73, P=0.04) and waist circumferences (T1: β =-1.97, P=0.003; T2: β =-3.14, P=0.002) were identified. CONCLUSIONS Results indicated the effectiveness of the TACR intervention in improving healthy behaviors and anthropometric parameters for CHD patients with central obesity. Individual assessment, collaborative action planning, and ongoing obesity management support should be highlighted in TACR programs for CHD patients. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Central obesity should be assessed and highlighted in TACR intervention as an independent risk factor that requires corresponding behavior change and body fat management.
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- Jing-Jing Su
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Elaine Hubbard Center for Nursing Research on Aging, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic -
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Milam AJ, Ogunniyi MO, Faloye AO, Castellanos LR, Verdiner RE, Stewart JW, Chukumerije M, Okoh AK, Bradley S, Roswell RO, Douglass PL, Oyetunji SO, Iribarne A, Furr-Holden D, Ramakrishna H, Hayes SN. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Perioperative Health Care Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:530-545. [PMID: 38267114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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There has been little progress in reducing health care disparities since the 2003 landmark Institute of Medicine's report Unequal Treatment. Despite the higher burden of cardiovascular disease in underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, they have less access to cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons, and have higher rates of morbidity and mortality with cardiac surgical interventions. This review summarizes existing literature and highlights disparities in cardiovascular perioperative health care. We propose actionable solutions utilizing multidisciplinary perspectives from cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care, medical ethics, and health disparity experts. Applying a health equity lens to multipronged interventions is necessary to eliminate the disparities in perioperative health care among patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Adam J Milam
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. https://twitter.com/bfaloyeMD
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA. https://twitter.com/lrcastel
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. https://twitter.com/VerdinerMD
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. https://twitter.com/stewartwjames
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. https://twitter.com/DrMerije
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. https://twitter.com/OkohMD
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA. https://twitter.com/stevenbradleyMD
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- Department of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/DrRobRoswell
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- Center for Cardiovascular Care, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. https://twitter.com/LaraOyetunji
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/DrDebFurrHolden
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. https://twitter.com/SharonneHayes
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Atluri N, Mishra SR, Anderson T, Stevens R, Edwards A, Luff E, Nallamothu BK, Golbus JR. Acceptability of a Text Message-Based Mobile Health Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollees: A Qualitative Substudy of Participant Perspectives. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e030807. [PMID: 38226512 PMCID: PMC10926792 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have the potential to deliver longitudinal support to users outside of episodic clinical encounters. We performed a qualitative substudy to assess the acceptability of a text message-based mHealth intervention designed to increase and sustain physical activity in cardiac rehabilitation enrollees. METHODS AND RESULTS Semistructured interviews were conducted with intervention arm participants of a randomized controlled trial delivered to low- and moderate-risk cardiac rehabilitation enrollees. Interviews explored participants' interaction with the mobile application, reflections on tailored text messages, integration with cardiac rehabilitation, and opportunities for improvement. Transcripts were thematically analyzed using an iteratively developed codebook. Sample size consisted of 17 participants with mean age of 65.7 (SD 8.2) years; 29% were women, 29% had low functional capacity, and 12% were non-White. Four themes emerged from interviews: engagement, health impact, personalization, and future directions. Participants engaged meaningfully with the mHealth intervention, finding it beneficial in promoting increased physical activity. However, participants desired greater personalization to their individual health goals, fitness levels, and real-time environment. Generally, those with lower functional capacity and less experience with exercise were more likely to view the intervention positively. Finally, participants identified future directions for the intervention including better incorporation of exercise physiologists and social support systems. CONCLUSIONS Cardiac rehabilitation enrollees viewed a text message-based mHealth intervention favorably, suggesting the potentially high usefulness of mHealth technologies in this population. Addressing participant-identified needs on increased user customization and inclusion of clinical and social support is crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of future mHealth interventions. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT04587882.
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- Namratha Atluri
- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of PharmacyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
- Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP)University of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
- The Center for Clinical Management and Research, Ann Arbor VA Medical CenterAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
- The Center for Clinical Management and Research, Ann Arbor VA Medical CenterAnn ArborMIUSA
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Vanzella LM, Cotie LM, Flores-Hukom M, Marzolini S, Konidis R, Ghisi GLDM. Patients' Perceptions of Hybrid and Virtual-Only Care Models During the Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Journey: A Qualitative Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:i. [PMID: 38206327 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to discontinuation of the "traditional" center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) model. Virtual models emerged as an opportunity to deliver care, with many programs continuing to offer these models. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore patients' perceptions of virtual models of either hybrid (combining center-based and virtual) or virtual-only CR since the pandemic. METHODS Men and women who chose to participate in hybrid or virtual CR models between January 2022 and January 2023 were invited to attend 1 of 8 focus group sessions. Focus groups were conducted online until thematic saturation was reached. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Twenty-three patients (48% female; 83% attending hybrid CR) participated in the study. Analysis revealed 12 overarching themes associated with the CR patient journey: pre-CR, namely, (1) importance of endorsement from healthcare providers and (2) need for education/communication while waiting for program initiation; during CR, namely, (3) preference for class composition/structure, (4) need to enhance peer support in the virtual environment, (5) convenience and concerns with virtual sessions, (6) necessity of on-site sessions, (7) safety of the exercise prescription, (8) requirement/obligation for allied health offerings, (9) satisfaction with virtual education, and (10) use of technology to facilitate CR participation; and post-CR, namely, (11) acknowledgment of program completion and (12) need for support/education after program graduation. CONCLUSIONS Patients require ongoing support from time of referral to beyond CR program completion. Physical, psychosocial, nutritional, and educational supports are needed. Perceptions expressed by patients related to the program model are modifiable, and strategies to address these perceptions should be explored.
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Abraham H, Borah BJ, Brewer LC. Cardiac Rehabilitation: AN OPTIMAL SETTING TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH LOW SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:2-4. [PMID: 38079268 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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- Helayna Abraham
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute, Dallas, Texas (Dr Abraham), Department of Health Services Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (Dr Borah); and Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Division of Preventive Cardiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota (Dr Brewer)
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Oehler AC, Holmstrand EC, Zhou L, Harzand A, Vathsangam H, Kendall K, Gabriel G, Murali S. Cost Analysis of Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation Compared With Facility-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Coronary Artery Disease. Am J Cardiol 2024; 210:266-272. [PMID: 37973439 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.08.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Remote cardiac rehabilitation (RCR) represents a promising, noninferior alternative to facility-based cardiac rehabilitation (FBCR). The comparable cost of RCR in US populations has yet to be extensively studied. The purpose of this prospective, patient-selected study of traditional FBCR versus a third-party asynchronous RCR platform was to assess whether RCR can be administered at a comparable cost and clinical efficacy to FBCR. Adult insured patients were eligible for enrollment after an admission for a coronary heart disease event. Patients selected either FBCR or Movn RCR, a 12-week telehealth intervention using an app-based platform and internet-capable medical devices. Clinical demographics, intervention adherence, cost-effectiveness, and hospitalizations at 1-year after enrollment were assessed from the Highmark claims database after propensity matching between groups. A total of 260 patients were included and 171 of those eligible (65.8%) received at least 1 cardiac rehabilitation session and half of the patients chose Movn RCR. The propensity matching produced a sample of 41 matched pairs. Movn RCR led to a faster enrollment and higher completion rates (80% vs 50%). The total medical costs were similar between Movn RCR and FBCR, although tended toward cost savings with Movn RCR ($10,574/patient). The cost of cardiac rehabilitation was lower in those enrolled in Movn RCR ($1,377/patient, p = 0.002). The all-cause and cardiovascular-related hospitalizations or emergency department visits in the year after enrollment in both groups were similar. In conclusion, this pragmatic study of patients after a coronary heart disease event led to equivalent total medical costs and lower intervention costs for an asynchronous RCR platform than traditional FBCR while maintaining similar clinically important outcomes.
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- Andrew C Oehler
- Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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- Evaluation Analytics, Highmark Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Movn Health, Irvine, California; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- VITAL Innovation Program, Highmark Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Zou J, Zhang X, Yuan J, Geng Q, Liu J. Cardiac rehabilitation for elderly, weak patients who undergo transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2024; 8:ytad621. [PMID: 38152116 PMCID: PMC10751561 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Background The positive role of rehabilitation programmes for some cardiac patient populations (e.g. coronary artery disease, heart failure, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and heart transplantation) is now well-known. However, the feasibility and outcomes of rehabilitation, prior to or immediately after percutaneous mitral valve reconstruction, using a clamping procedure have been poorly reported, especially among frail elderly patients. Case summary An 85-year-old woman with acute heart failure symptoms (New York Heart Association functional class III), who had acute myocardial infarction 3 months ago, was hospitalized. An ultrasound cardiogram showed severe mitral regurgitation, and after a multidisciplinary discussion, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) was considered the safest treatment option. Even then, though, due to her poor health status, it was still too risky for the patient to undergo without significant prior preparation. Thus, we decided to begin pre- and post-surgery cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to prepare her for TEER, comprising medicinal, nutritional, and psychological support, as well as exercise and smoking cessation. After pre-operative assessment and rehabilitation, the patient underwent TEER, followed by post-operative reassessment, and continued rehabilitation. Discussion Our case study demonstrates that CR, both pre- and post-TEER, aids in improving the conditions of elderly patients with poor health, to minimize their risk for developing TEER-related complications. This case provides one possible CR regimen for those patients.
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- Jieru Zou
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Clinical Transformation, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Clinical Transformation, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Clinical Transformation, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Clinical Transformation, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1017 Dongmen North Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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Beckie TM, Sengupta A, Dey AK, Dutta K, Ji M, Chellappan S. A Mobile Health Behavior Change Intervention for Women With Coronary Heart Disease: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:40-48. [PMID: 37285601 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention, HerBeat, compared with educational usual care (E-UC) for improving exercise capacity (EC) and other patient-reported outcomes at 3 mo among women with coronary heart disease. METHODS Women were randomized to the HerBeat group (n = 23), a behavior change mHealth intervention with a smartphone, smartwatch, and health coach or to the E-UC group (n = 24) who received a standardized cardiac rehabilitation workbook. The primary endpoint was EC measured with the 6-min walk test (6MWT). Secondary outcomes included cardiovascular disease risk factors and psychosocial well-being. RESULTS A total of 47 women (age 61.2 ± 9.1 yr) underwent randomization. The HerBeat group significantly improved on the 6MWT from baseline to 3 mo ( P = .016, d = .558) while the E-UC group did not ( P = .894, d =-0.030). The between-group difference of 38 m at 3 mo was not statistically significant. From baseline to 3 mo, the HerBeat group improved in anxiety ( P = .021), eating habits confidence ( P = .028), self-efficacy for managing chronic disease ( P = .001), diastolic blood pressure ( P = .03), general health perceptions ( P = .047), perceived bodily pain ( P = .02), and waist circumference ( P = .008) while the E-UC group showed no improvement on any outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The mHealth intervention led to improvements in EC and several secondary outcomes from baseline to 3 mo while the E-UC intervention did not. A larger study is required to detect small differences between groups. The implementation and outcomes evaluation of the HerBeat intervention was feasible and acceptable with minimal attrition.
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- Theresa M Beckie
- College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, the United States (Drs Beckie and Ji); Business School, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (Dr Sengupta); College of Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, the United States (Drs Dey and Chellappan); and College of Business, University of South Florida, Tampa, the United States (Dr Dutta)
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Khadanga S, Savage PD, Ades PA, Yant B, Anair B, Kromer L, Gaalema DE. Lower-Socioeconomic Status Patients Have Extremely High-Risk Factor Profiles on Entry to Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2024; 44:26-32. [PMID: 37820180 PMCID: PMC10843557 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with lower socioeconomic status (SES) have higher rates of cardiovascular events, yet are less likely to engage in secondary prevention such as cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Given the low number of lower-SES patients entering CR, characterization of this population has been difficult. Our CR program specifically increased recruitment of lower-SES patients, allowing for careful comparison of medical, psychosocial, and behavioral risk factors between lower- and higher-SES patients eligible for secondary prevention. METHODS Demographic and clinical characteristics were prospectively gathered on consecutive individuals entering phase 2 CR from January 2014 to December 2022. Patients were classified as lower SES if they had Medicaid insurance. Statistical methods included chi-square and nonpaired t tests. A P value of <.01 was used to determine significance. RESULTS The entire cohort consisted of 3131 individuals. Compared with higher-SES patients, lower-SES individuals (n = 405; 13%) were a decade younger (57.1 ± 10.4 vs 67.2 ± 11.2 yr), 5.8 times more likely to be current smokers (29 vs 5%), 1.7 times more likely to have elevated depressive symptoms, and significantly higher body mass index, waist circumference, and glycated hemoglobin A 1c , with more abnormal lipid profiles (all P s < .001). Despite being a decade younger, lower-SES patients had lower measures of cardiorespiratory fitness and self-reported physical function (both P s < .001). CONCLUSION Lower-SES patients have a remarkably prominent high-risk cardiovascular disease profile, resulting in a substantially higher risk for a recurrent coronary event than higher-SES patients. Accordingly, efforts must be made to engage this high-risk population in CR. It is incumbent on CR programs to ensure that they are appropriately equipped to intervene on modifiable risk factors such as low cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, depression, and smoking.
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- University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT
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Zou J, Yuan J, Liu J, Geng Q. Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on pre- and post-operative transcatheter aortic valve replacement prognoses. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1164104. [PMID: 38152609 PMCID: PMC10751363 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1164104] [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: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a relatively new treatment method for aortic stenosis (AS) and has been demonstrated to be suitable for patients with varying risk levels. Indeed, among high-risk patients, TAVR outcomes are comparable to, or even better, than that of the traditional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) method. TAVR outcomes, with respect to post-surgical functional capacity and quality of life, have also been found to be improved, especially when combined with cardiac rehabilitation (CR). CR is a multidisciplinary system, which integrates cardiology with other medical disciplines, such as sports, nutritional, mind-body, and behavioral medicine. It entails the development of appropriate medication, exercise, and diet prescriptions, along with providing psychological support, ensuring the cessation of smoking, and developing risk factor management strategies for cardiovascular disease patients. However, even with CR being able to improve TAVR outcomes and reduce post-surgical mortality rates, it still has largely been underutilized in clinical settings. This article reviews the usage of CR during both pre-and postoperative periods for valvular diseases, and the factors involved in influencing subsequent patient prognoses, thereby providing a direction for subsequent research and clinical applications.
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- Jieru Zou
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Cardiovascular Minimally Invasive Medical Engineering Technology Research and Development Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Cardiovascular Minimally Invasive Medical Engineering Technology Research and Development Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Cardiovascular Minimally Invasive Medical Engineering Technology Research and Development Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Brewer LC, Abraham H, Clark D, Echols M, Hall M, Hodgman K, Kaihoi B, Kopecky S, Krogman A, Leth S, Malik S, Marsteller J, Mathews L, Scales R, Schulte P, Shultz A, Taylor B, Thomas R, Wong N, Olson T. Efficacy and Adherence Rates of a Novel Community-Informed Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Protocol for the Destination Cardiac Rehab Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030883. [PMID: 38014699 PMCID: PMC10727355 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Innovative restructuring of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery remains critical to reduce barriers and improve access to diverse populations. Destination Cardiac Rehab is a novel virtual world technology-based CR program delivered through the virtual world platform, Second Life, which previously demonstrated high acceptability as an extension of traditional center-based CR. This study aims to evaluate efficacy and adherence of the virtual world-based CR program compared with center-based CR within a community-informed, implementation science framework. METHODS Using a noninferiority, hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation, randomized controlled trial, 150 patients with an eligible cardiovascular event will be recruited from 6 geographically diverse CR centers across the United States. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to either the 12-week Destination Cardiac Rehab or the center-based CR control groups. The primary efficacy outcome is a composite cardiovascular health score based on the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 at 3 and 6 months. Adherence outcomes include CR session attendance and participation in exercise sessions. A diverse patient/caregiver/stakeholder advisory board was assembled to guide recruitment, implementation, and dissemination plans and to contextualize study findings. The institutional review board-approved randomized controlled trial will enroll and randomize patients to the intervention (or control group) in 3 consecutive waves/year over 3 years. The results will be published at data collection and analyses completion. CONCLUSIONS The Destination Cardiac Rehab randomized controlled trial tests an innovative and potentially scalable model to enhance CR participation and advance health equity. Our findings will inform the use of effective virtual CR programs to expand equitable access to diverse patient populations. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT05897710.
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- LaPrincess C. Brewer
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
- Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement ResearchMayo ClinicRochesterMN
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- Department of Internal MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of CardiologyUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMS
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMorehouse School of MedicineAtlantaGA
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- Division of CardiologyUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMS
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Global Products and ServicesMayo Clinic Center for InnovationRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCA
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- Center for Health Services and Outcomes ResearchJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMD
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- Division of CardiologyJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMD
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicinePhoenixAZ
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- Division of Clinical Trials and BiostatisticsMayo ClinicRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineJacksonvilleFL
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCA
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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Dalçóquio TF, Alves Dos Santos M, Silva Alves L, Bittar Brito Arantes F, Ferreira-Santos L, Pinto Brandão Rondon MU, Furtado RHM, Gehlen Ferrari A, Genestreti Rizzo PR, Salsoso R, Franci A, Moreira Baracioli L, de Nazare Nunes Alves MJ, Negrão CE, Nicolau JC. Effects of exercise on platelet reactivity after myocardial infarction: a randomized clinical trial. Platelets 2023; 34:2139821. [PMID: 36377063 DOI: 10.1080/09537104.2022.2139821] [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: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Exercise training (ET) can lower platelet reactivity in patients with cardiovascular risk factors. However, the effects of ET on platelet reactivity in higher-risk patients is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ET on platelet reactivity in patients with recent myocardial infarction (MI). Ninety patients were randomly assigned 1 month post-MI to the intervention (patients submitted to a supervised ET program) or control group. All patients were on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Platelet reactivity by VerifyNow-P2Y12 (measured by P2Y12 reaction units - PRUs) test was determined at baseline and at the end of 14 ± 2 weeks of follow-up at rest (primary endpoint), and multiplate electrode aggregometry (MEA) adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and aspirin (ASPI) tests were performed immediately before and after the maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) at the same time points (secondary endpoints). Sixty-five patients (mean age 58.9 ± 10 years; 73.8% men; 60% ST elevation MI) completed follow-up (control group, n = 31; intervention group, n = 34). At the end of the follow-up, the mean platelet reactivity was 172.8 ± 68.9 PRUs and 166.9 ± 65.1 PRUs for the control and intervention groups, respectively (p = .72). Platelet reactivity was significantly increased after the CPET compared to rest at the beginning and at the end of the 14-week follow-up (among the intervention groups) by the MEA-ADP and MEA-ASPI tests (p < .01 for all analyses). In post-MI patients on DAPT, 14 weeks of supervised ET did not reduce platelet reactivity. Moreover, platelet reactivity was increased after high-intensity exercise (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02958657; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02958657).
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- Talia Falcão Dalçóquio
- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Uberlandia, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Husaini M, Deych E, Waken RJ, Sells B, Lai A, Racette SB, Rich MW, Maddox KEJ, Peterson LR. Intensive Versus Traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation: Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in a 2016-2020 Retrospective Medicare Cohort. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2023; 16:e010131. [PMID: 38037867 PMCID: PMC11149366 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.123.010131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves cardiovascular outcomes and reduces mortality, but less is known about the relative benefit of intensive CR (ICR) which incorporates greater lifestyle education through 72 sessions (versus 36 in CR). Our objective was to determine whether ICR is associated with a mortality and cardiovascular benefit compared with CR. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries in a 100% sample, claims data set. Qualifying events were captured from May 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019 and ICR/CR utilization captured from May 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020. Among patients attending at least 1 day of either CR or ICR, Cox proportional hazards models using a 1 to 5 propensity score match were used to compare utilization and the association of ICR versus CR participation with (1) all-cause mortality and (2) cardiovascular-related hospitalizations or nonfatal cardiac events. Dose-response was assessed by the number of days attended. RESULTS From 2016 to 2019, 1 277 358 unique patients met at least one qualifying indication for ICR/CR from 2016 to 2019. Of these, 262 579 (20.6%) and 4452 (0.4%) attended at least one session of CR or ICR, respectively (mean [SD] age, 73.2 [7.8] years; 32.3% female). In the matched sample, including 26 659 total patients (median, 2.4-year follow-up), ICR was associated with 12% lower all-cause mortality (multivariable adjusted hazard ratio, 0.88 [95% CI, 0.78-0.99]; P=0.036) compared with CR but no significant difference for cardiovascular-related hospitalization or nonfatal cardiac events. The mortality benefit was seen for both ICR and CR per day strata, with each modality demonstrating a clear dose-response benefit. CONCLUSIONS ICR is associated with lower mortality than traditional CR among Medicare beneficiaries but no difference in cardiovascular-related hospitalization or nonfatal cardiac events. Moreover, ICR and CR demonstrate a dose-response relationship for mortality. Additional studies are needed to confirm these observations and to better understand the mechanisms by which ICR may lead to a reduction in mortality.
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- Mustafa Husaini
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Filippini T, Malavolti M. Education and Disparities in Cardiac Rehabilitation Effectiveness. Am J Cardiol 2023; 207:499-500. [PMID: 37735059 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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- Tommaso Filippini
- CREAGEN - Environmental, Genetic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center, Section of Public Health, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy; School of Public Health, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California.
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- CREAGEN - Environmental, Genetic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center, Section of Public Health, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Choi SB, Kim JH. Relationship Between Number of Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Training Sessions, Muscle Mass, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Rural Elderly Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:3309-3318. [PMID: 37954469 PMCID: PMC10638896 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s434056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to compare the effects of a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) exercise program on skeletal muscle index (SMI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in patients aged ≥65 years. Patients and Methods From January 2012 to December 2021, patients living in rural regions aged ≥65 who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and at least one CR exercise session were enrolled. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients who underwent an exercise tolerance test (ETT) at initial and 3-month follow-ups. A total of 36 patients were enrolled who underwent a mean of 6.56 exercise sessions and were divided into groups based on the number of center-based CR (CBCR) sessions: 14 in Group A (≥7 sessions) and 22 in Group B (<7 sessions). In CBCR session, we comprehensively counseled them about their nutrition, smoking cessation et al. Both groups underwent an ETT after 12 weeks. The outcomes were CRF parameters examined by a cardiorespiratory exercise test and the SMI examined by bioimpedance analysis (BIA). Results The number of exercise sessions was significantly correlated with the rate of SMI change. Group A showed significant increases in metabolic equivalent of task (MET), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), and SMI after 3 months. There were significant differences in the rates of change in MET, VO2max, and SMI between the two groups. Conclusion CRF significantly improved in Group A in a short period. Further studies are required to increase long-term CBCR adherence in elderly patients with AMI in rural regions.
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- Seong Bok Choi
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine and Hospital, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine and Hospital, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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Dassanayake MT, Norton EL, Ward AF, Wenger NK. Sex-specific disparities in patients undergoing isolated CABG. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL PLUS : CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023; 35:100334. [PMID: 38511179 PMCID: PMC10945894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2023.100334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Study objective Examine sex-specific characteristics in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at our institution. Design Retrospective chart review was performed utilizing our institutional Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) database. Setting An academic, quaternary care center from 2010 to 2021. Participants 3163 females and 9573 males underwent isolated CABG. Interventions The institutional STS database was queried for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables. Main outcome measures Univariate comparisons between female and male groups were performed using chi-squared tests or fisher exact tests. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess risk factors for 30-day mortality. Results Females had more preoperative comorbidities than males, including hypertension, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, renal failure, and prior myocardial infarction. Females more frequently underwent urgent (61 % vs. 58 %) or emergent CABG (5.8 % vs. 4.3 %) compared to males (p < 0.0001). Females experienced longer total intensive care unit (ICU) hours (48.3 h vs. 43.5 h) (p < 0.0001), were more frequently discharged to an extended care facility (13 % vs. 6.4 %) (p < 0.0001) and prescribed less aspirin and beta blocker therapy at discharge than males. In-hospital mortality was higher in females (1.9 % vs. 1.2 %, p = 0.002), as was 30-day mortality (2.7 % vs. 1.6 %, p = 0.0001). Female sex was an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality (odds ratio = 1.46, 95 % CI: 1.06, 2.03, p = 0.02). Conclusion Over the past decade, females undergoing CABG had more preoperative comorbidities, urgent and emergent operations, longer postoperative ICU stay and a higher risk of mortality than their male counterparts. Further studies must investigate these disparities to improve outcomes for females undergoing CABG.
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- Maya T. Dassanayake
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Hwang R, Gane EM, Morris NR. No transport? No worries! Cardiac telerehabilitation is a feasible and effective alternative to centre-based programs. Heart Fail Rev 2023; 28:1277-1284. [PMID: 36802044 PMCID: PMC9938679 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-023-10301-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
Abstract
Given the under-utilisation of cardiac rehabilitation despite its benefits, there has been a shift towards alternative delivery models. The recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated this shift, leading to a growing interest in home-based cardiac rehabilitation including telerehabilitation. There is increasing evidence to support cardiac telerehabilitation, with studies generally demonstrating comparable outcomes and potential cost-benefits. This review aims to provide a synopsis of the current evidence on home-based cardiac rehabilitation with a focus on telerehabilitation and practical considerations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rita Hwang
- Department of Physiotherapy, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Brisbane, Australia.
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Australia
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Katz BR, Khadanga S, Middleton WA, Mahoney K, Savage PD, DeSarno M, Ades PA, Gaalema DE. Self-Reported Executive Function in Hospitalized Cardiac Patients and Associations With Patient Characteristics and Cardiac Rehabilitation Attendance. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2023; 43:433-437. [PMID: 36857090 PMCID: PMC10474250 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Executive function (ExF), the ability to do complex cognitive tasks like planning and refraining from impulsive behavior, is associated with compliance with medical recommendations. The present study identified associations between self-reported ExF and demographics of patients with cardiac disease as well as with cardiac rehabilitation (CR) attendance. METHODS Self-reported ExF impairment was measured using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) on 316 individuals hospitalized for CR-qualifying cardiac events. Scores were calculated for a global measure (Global Executive Composite [GEC]) and the two BRIEF indices: Behavioral Regulation Index and Metacognition Index (MCI). Participants were followed up post-discharge to determine CR attendance. Univariate logistic regressions between ExF measures and demographic variables were conducted, as were multiple logistic regressions to identify significant, independent predictors. Analyses were conducted using clinical (T scores ≥ 65) and subclinical (T scores ≥ 60) criteria for significant ExF impairment as outcomes. One-way analyses of variance were performed between ExF impairment and CR attendance. RESULTS Self-reported ExF deficits were relatively rare; 8.9% had at least subclinical scores on the GEC. Using the subclinical criterion for the MCI, having diabetes mellitus (DM) and being male were significant, independent predictors of MCI impairment. No significant relationship was found between ExF and CR attendance. CONCLUSION Using the subclinical criterion only, individuals with DM and males were significantly more likely to have MCI impairment. No significant effect of ExF impairment on CR attendance was found, suggesting that self-reported ExF measured in the hospital may not be an appropriate measure for predicting behavioral outcomes.
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- Brian R. Katz
- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Cardiology, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, Burlington VT
- MedStar Health Research Institute, Hyattsville, MD
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Cardiology, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Department of Medical Biostatistics, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Cardiology, Burlington VT
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, Burlington VT
- University of Vermont Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, Burlington VT
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