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Kavgacı A, Kula S, Berber Maraşlı E, Zinnuroğlu M, Çelik B, Terlemez S, Tunaoğlu S, Oğuz D. Evaluation of handgrip strength in children with pulmonary hypertension. Cardiol Young 2024:1-5. [PMID: 38450520 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951124000398] [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] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Handgrip strength is a crucial indicator of upper extremity muscular strength and is vital for monitoring disorders like cardiac diseases that restrict a patient's physical activity and result in muscle atrophy. The aim of our study was to evaluate whether muscle strength loss is present in patients with pulmonary hypertension and whether this test can be an alternative to 6-minute walk test. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 39 healthy children who were admitted to the outpatient clinic and 16 children with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension who were being followed in our centre. We assessed the differences in upper extremity handgrip strength using the Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer device among both healthy children and those diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. Moreover, we compared the handgrip strength of pulmonary hypertension patients with significant prognostic indicators such as NYHA class, 6-minute walk test, and pro-brain natriuretic peptide. RESULTS The mean dominant handgrip strength was 20.8 ± 12 kg in the patient group and 21.6 ± 12.4 kg in the control group (p = 0.970). Handgrip strength was shown to be negatively connected with pro-brain natriuretic peptide (r = -0.565, p = 0.023) and positively correlated with 6-minute walk test (r = 0.586, p = 0.022) during the patient group evaluation. CONCLUSION Six-minute walk test needs a customised physical area (30 m of a straight hallway) and trained personnel for applying the test. The handgrip strength test, a different muscle strength indicator, can be used to more clearly and simply indicate the decline in patients' ability for effort. Additionally, it was found in our study that handgrip strength decreased as pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels rose, a crucial measure in the monitoring of pulmonary hypertension.
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- Akif Kavgacı
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Gazi University Faculty of Science, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Vaishya R, Misra A, Vaish A, Ursino N, D'Ambrosi R. Hand grip strength as a proposed new vital sign of health: a narrative review of evidences. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2024; 43:7. [PMID: 38195493 PMCID: PMC10777545 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-024-00500-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Hand grip strength (HGS) serves as a fundamental metric in assessing muscle function and overall physical capability and is particularly relevant to the ageing population. HGS holds an important connection to the concept of sarcopenia, which encompasses the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function. It has also been reported to indicate the health of an individual. We reviewed the interplay between HGS and various health parameters, including morbidity and mortality, by carrying out a literature search on PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar between 10 and 30 August 2023, to identify the relevant papers on the relationship between health and HGS. We used several keywords like 'hand grip strength', 'muscle strength, 'sarcopenia', 'osteosarcopenia', 'health biomarker', 'osteoporosis', and 'frailty', to derive the appropriate literature for this review. This review has shown that the HGS can be measured reliably with a hand-held dynamometer. The cut-off values are different in various populations. It is lower in Asians, women, less educated and privileged, and those involved in sedentary work. Several diseases have shown a correlation with low HGS, e.g., Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney and liver disease, some cancers, sarcopenia and fragility fractures. The low HSG is also associated with increased hospitalization, nutritional status, overall mortality and quality of life. We believe that there is adequate evidence to show that HGS stands as an important biomarker of health. Its utility extends to the identification of diverse health issues and its potential as a new vital sign throughout the lifespan.
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- Raju Vaishya
- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, 10076, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, C-DOC Fortis Hospital, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, 10076, India
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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Kerstein JS, Klepper CM, Finnan EG, Mills KI. Nutrition for critically ill children with congenital heart disease. Nutr Clin Pract 2023; 38 Suppl 2:S158-S173. [PMID: 37721463 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11046] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Children with congenital heart disease often require admission to the cardiac intensive care unit at some point in their lives, either after elective surgical or catheter-based procedures or during times of acute critical illness. Meeting both the macronutrient and micronutrient needs of children in the cardiac intensive care unit requires complex decision-making when considering gastrointestinal perfusion, vasoactive support, and fluid balance goals. Although nutrition guidelines exist for critically ill children, these cannot always be extrapolated to children with congenital heart disease. Children with congenital heart disease may also suffer unique circumstances, such as chylothoraces, heart failure, and the need for mechanical circulatory support, which greatly impact nutrition delivery. Guidelines for neonates and children with heart disease continue to be developed. We provide a synthesized narrative review of current literature and considerations for nutrition evaluation and management of critically ill children with congenital heart disease.
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- Jason S Kerstein
- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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Zare S, Hasani M, Estêvão MD, Tahmasebi R, Azadbakht L, Shidfar F, Heshmati J, Ziaei S. Muscle Strength and Biochemical Markers as Predictors of Depression in Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Nutr Res 2023; 12:293-303. [PMID: 37969939 PMCID: PMC10641328 DOI: 10.7762/cnr.2023.12.4.293] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Patients with chronic renal failure, many of which treated with hemodialysis, present a high prevalence of impaired muscle strength which suggest that muscle mass parameters may be used as markers for changes in muscle in these patients. Measurement of handgrip strength (HGS) is a common, simple, and quick measure of muscle function an indicator of overall muscle strength which has been associated with physical activity and several anthropometric traits. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are biochemical markers associated with inflammatory processes which are a common consequence of dialysis. Additionally, hemodialysis patients frequently present signs of malnutrition and depression. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate if muscle and biochemical markers could be used to predict the risk of depression in hemodialysis patients. Several anthropometric parameters, nutrient intake, depression state and the serum levels of ICAM-1 and IGF-1 were determined and Pearson's correlation coefficient and/or Spearman's correlation coefficient were used to test the correlation between them. Our results do not show a correlation between HGF, IGF-1 and ICAM-1 with the depression status of the patients, but mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) was statistically and positively correlated with depression. Additionally, ICAM-1 levels were negatively correlated with HGS, MAMC, and IGF-1. Overall, the results of the present study suggest that HGS may be used as an indicator of cardiovascular diseases and MAMC may be a good predictor of the level of depression in hemodialysis patients, although further studies are required.
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- Soudabeh Zare
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 49341-74515, Iran
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- Universidade do Algarve, Escola Superior de Saúde, Campus de Gambelas, Faro 8005-139, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633341, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 141556117, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- ICU Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714415333, Iran
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- ICU Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714415333, Iran
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Kişin B, Savci S, Kahraman BO, Tanriverdi A, Bozyer HE, Genç HZ, Kir M. Activities of Daily Living, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Case-Control Study. Arq Bras Cardiol 2023; 120:e20230022. [PMID: 37851733 PMCID: PMC10547433 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20230022] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite reports of reduced physical fitness in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), no specific performance evaluations for activities of daily living have been conducted. OBJECTIVES The aim was to compare the activities of daily living, quality of life, posture, physical fitness and physical activity levels of children with CHD with healthy controls (HC). METHODS The study included 30 children aged 6-14 diagnosed with moderate or severe CHD and 30 age-sex-matched HC. The sociodemographic and clinical data of the participants were recorded. All participants went through several tests, namely the TGlittre-P test for activities of daily living, the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) for functional capacity, the Fitnessgram test battery for physical fitness, the hand dynamometer for measuring grip strength, the pedometer for measuring physical activity, and both the child and parents reported the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) for evaluating the quality of life, in addition to posture analyses. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS Individuals with CHD had a longer TGlittre-P test completion time and a shorter 6MWT distance than HC (TGlittre-P: CHD 3.45 [3.24-4.02]min vs. HC 3.10 [2.57-3.23]min, 6MWT: CHD 514.00 [412.50-566.00]m vs. HC 591.50 [533.00-631.00]m). For the CHD group, sit-ups, push-ups, trunk lift, and sit-and-reach test scores within the Fitnessgram battery, grip strength, posture, and quality of life scores were lower than those for the HC group. Physical activity levels were similar in the groups. CONCLUSIONS The performance of activities of daily living, functional capacity, physical fitness, posture, and quality of life of children with moderate and severe CHD were affected compared to healthy peers.
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- Berfin Kişin
- Dokuz Eylül UniversityHealth Science InstituteIzmirTurquiaDokuz Eylül University – Health Science Institute, Izmir – Turquia
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- Acıbadem UniversityDepartment of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationIstanbulTurquiaAcıbadem University - Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul - Turquia
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- Dokuz Eylül UniversitySchool of Physical Therapy and RehabilitationIzmirTurquiaDokuz Eylül University – School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Izmir – Turquia
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- Çankırı Karatekin UniversityDepartment of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationÇankırıTurquiaÇankırı Karatekin University - Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Çankırı – Turquia
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- Dokuz Eylül UniversityDepartment of Pediatric CardiologyIzmirTurquiaDokuz Eylül University – Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Izmir – Turquia
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- Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Pediatric CardiologyIstanbulTurquiaBaşakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Istanbul – Turquia
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- Dokuz Eylül UniversityDepartment of Pediatric CardiologyIzmirTurquiaDokuz Eylül University – Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Izmir – Turquia
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Ritmeester E, Veger VA, van der Ven JPG, van Tussenbroek GMJW, van Capelle CI, Udink ten Cate FEA, Helbing WA. Fontan Circulation Associated Organ Abnormalities Beyond the Heart, Lungs, Liver, and Gut: A Systematic Review. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:826096. [PMID: 35391839 PMCID: PMC8981209 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.826096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Introduction Patients with a Fontan circulation are at risk for sequelae of Fontan physiology during follow-up. Fontan physiology affects all organ systems and an overview of end-organ damage is needed. Methods We performed a systematic review of abnormalities in multiple organ systems for patients with a longstanding Fontan circulation. We searched online databases for articles describing abnormalities in multiple organ systems. Cardio-pulmonary abnormalities, protein losing enteropathy, and Fontan associated liver disease have already extensively been described and were excluded from this systematic review. Results Our search returned 5,704 unique articles. After screening, we found 111 articles relating to multiple organ systems. We found abnormalities in, among others, the nervous system, pituitary, kidneys, and musculoskeletal system. Pituitary edema—relating to the unique pituitary vasculature- may affect the thyroid axis. Renal dysfunction is common. Creatinine based renal function estimates may be inappropriate due to myopenia. Both lean muscle mass and bone mineral density are decreased. These abnormalities in multiple organ systems may be related to Fontan physiology, cyanosis, iatrogenic factors, or lifestyle. Conclusions Health care providers should be vigilant for hypothyroidism, visual or hearing deficits, and sleep disordered breathing in Fontan patients. We recommend including cystatin C for assessment of renal function. This review may aid health care providers and guide future research. Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021232461, PROSPERO, identifier: CRD42021232461.
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- Evi Ritmeester
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Willem A. Helbing
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Meyer M, Wang Y, Brudy L, Häcker AL, Schulz T, Weberruss H, Oberhoffer R, Ewert P, Müller J. Impaired grip strength in children with congenital heart disease. Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:47-51. [PMID: 34140308 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-319955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Grip strength is known to be reduced in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). This study compared grip strength in paediatric patients with CHD with healthy controls and determined a possible association between grip strength and health-related physical fitness (HRPF). METHODS Grip strength and HRPF were assessed in 569 children (12.4 years, 95% CI 12.16 to 12.72; 238 girls) with various CHD and compared with 2551 healthy controls (11.4 years, 95% CI 11.3 to 11.5; 1424 girls). Grip strength was determined as the maximum value of three repetitions with each hand. HRPF was tested by five motor tasks (FITNESSGRAM) and converted into an SD score (z-score). RESULTS After adjusting for age, sex and weight, children with CHD showed significantly lower grip strength compared with healthy controls (CHD: 20.8 kg, 95% CI 20.4 to 21.2; controls: 24.5 kg, 95% CI 24.3 to 24.8). CHD subgroup analysis also revealed significantly lower grip strength than the controls, with the lowest values in patients with total cavopulmonary connection (19.1, 95% CI 18.0 to 20.2). Children with complex CHD showed the lowest values with 19.8 kg (95% CI 19.2 to 20.4), those with moderate 20.7 kg (95% CI 19.9 to 21.4) and those with simple 22.5 kg (95% CI 21.6 to 23.3), respectively. HRPF was also lower (z-score: -0.46, 95% CI -0.49 to -0.35) compared with healthy controls and poorly associated with grip strength (r=0.21). CONCLUSIONS Grip strength is already reduced in children with CHD and poorly associated with HRPF. This suggests that grip strength and HRPF are different domains and have to be assessed separately.
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- Michael Meyer
- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany .,Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
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Effects of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on the Muscle Function of Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18115870. [PMID: 34070726 PMCID: PMC8199033 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Critical medical and surgical advances have led to a shift in the care and management of children with congenital heart disease (CHD). These patients present with muscle deconditioning, which negatively influences their response to exercise, functional capacities, and quality of life. This study evaluates the influence of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program (CPRP) on the function of peripheral musculature of children with CHD. A single-center prospective cohort study was designed. Fifteen CHD subjects, between 12 and 16 years of age, with reduced aerobic capacity on a cardiopulmonary exercise test, were included in a three-month, 24-session CPRP. Measurements of the subjects’ handgrip strength, biceps brachii and quadriceps femoris strength, and triceps surae fatigue process were collected at the beginning of the program, after completion, and six months after the end of the intervention. A substantial and statistically significant improvement was observed in the subjects’ handgrip strength (kg) (p < 0.001), biceps brachii and quadriceps femoris strength (N) (p < 0.001), as well as triceps surae fatigue process (repetitions) (p = 0.018), with a maintenance of the results six months after the intervention. These results suggest that a CPRP could potentially improve the peripheral muscle function of children with CHD. Additional research is needed to confirm and expand on this hypothesis.
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Kabasawa K, Nakamura K, Ito Y, Tanaka J, Narita I. Association Between Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Cystatin C and Grip Strength in Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2020; 76:1653-1660. [PMID: 32971533 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glaa240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kidney dysfunction is associated with sarcopenia. Estimated glomerular filtration rate based on cystatin C (eGFRcys), an alternative to creatinine-based measures of kidney function eGFR, is not affected by muscle mass. Given that the association of eGFRcys with muscle weakness would be limited, we examined the association in older adults with normal or compromised kidney function. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 594 community-dwelling Japanese adults aged ≥40 years living in Yuzawa, Japan. Serum creatinine, cystatin C, and handgrip strength were concurrently measured at a health-check examination in 2015. eGFR was calculated according to the equation developed for the Japanese population using creatinine and cystatin C. Associations of eGFRcys and eGFRcreat with low grip strength (men, <26 kg and women, <18 kg) were analyzed using logistic regression models adjusted to control for potential confounders. RESULTS Participants (mean age, 74.9 years) included 319 women and 109 individuals with low grip strength. Mean eGFRcys was 75.2 (SD 18.6) mL/min/1.73 m2. Pearson's correlation coefficients of handgrip strength for eGFRcys and eGFRcreat were 0.19 (p < .001) and -0.04 (p = .281), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed the adjusted odds ratio (OR) of low grip strength for the highest versus lowest quartile of eGFRcys value was 2.46 (95% confidence interval, 1.03-5.86; p-trend = .026); whereas the comparative adjusted OR for eGFRcreat was 0.67 (95% confidence interval, 0.34-1.32). CONCLUSIONS Low kidney function as assessed by eGFRcys was associated with muscle weakness in community-dwelling Japanese older adults.
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- Keiko Kabasawa
- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan.,Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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