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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schwaab B. Physical activity in youth is determinant of cardiovascular health in adulthood. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2024; 31:458-460. [PMID: 38253343 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwae033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport- and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sportuniversity Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, D-50933 Köln, Germany
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- Curschmann Klinik, Saunaring 6, D-23669 Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Alle 260, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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Steinmetz C, Krause L, Sulejmanovic S, Kaumkötter S, Mengden T, Grefe C, Knoglinger E, Reiss N, Brixius K, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schmidt T, von Haehling S, Sadlonova M, von Arnim CAF, Heinemann S. The prevalence and impact of sarcopenia in older cardiac patients undergoing inpatient cardiac rehabilitation - results from a prospective, observational cohort pre-study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:94. [PMID: 38267843 PMCID: PMC10809534 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04694-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of sarcopenia and its impact in older patients undergoing inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (iCR) after cardiac procedure has been insufficiently studied. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia and quantify the functional capacity of older sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic patients participating in iCR. METHODS Prospective, observational cohort study within the framework of the ongoing multicenter prehabilitation study "PRECOVERY". A sample of 122 patients ≥75 years undergoing iCR after cardiac procedure were recruited in four German iCR facilities and followed up 3 months later by telephone. At iCR (baseline), the Strength, Assistance with walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs and Falls (SARC-F) questionnaire was used to identify sarcopenic patients. In addition, Katz-Index, Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), handgrip strength (HGS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) measured functional capacity and frailty at baseline. Outcomes were prevalence of sarcopenia and the correlation of sarcopenia to functional capacity and frailty at baseline as well as the SARC-F score at follow-up. The Wilcoxon test was applied for pre-post-test analysis. Correlation between sarcopenia and 6MWD, SPPB score and HGS was tested with the eta coefficient with one-way ANOVA. RESULTS Complete assessments were collected from 101 patients (79.9 ± 4.0 years; 63% male). At baseline, the mean SARC-F score was 2.7 ± 2.1; 35% with sarcopenia. Other baseline results were Katz-Index 5.7 ± 0.9, CFS 3.2 ± 1.4, HGS 24.9 ± 9.9 kg, SPPB score 7.5 ± 3.3 and 6MWD 288.8 ± 136.5 m. Compared to baseline, fewer patients were sarcopenic (23% versus 35%) at follow-up. In the subgroup of sarcopenic patients at baseline (n = 35), pre-post comparison resulted in a significant SARC-F improvement (p = 0.017). There was a significant correlation between sarcopenia measured by SARC-F and poor results in the assessments of functional capacity (p < 0.001; r > 0.546). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of sarcopenia in older patients at iCR after cardiac procedure is high (35%) and remains high at follow-up (23%). Sarcopenia screening is important since the diagnosis of sarcopenia in these patients correlates significantly with poor functional capacity. The results indicate that these patients may benefit from prehabilitation aimed at improving perioperative outcomes, increasing functional capacity and mitigating adverse effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS; http://www.drks.de ; DRKS00032256). Retrospectively registered on 13 July 2023.
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- Carolin Steinmetz
- Department of Geriatrics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany.
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
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- Institute for Sports Science University of Hildesheim, Universitätsplatz 1, 31141, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Schiller'sche Clinic, Ulmenallee 11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kerckhoff Heart Center, Ludwigstr. 41, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Clinic and Rehabilitation Center Lippoldsberg, Birkenallee 1, 34399, Wesertal, Germany
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- Kirchberg Clinic, Bad Lauterberg, Kirchberg 7-11, 37431, Bad Lauterberg, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Schiller'sche Clinic, Ulmenallee 11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Am Müngersdorfer Sportpark 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University, Am Müngersdorfer Sportpark 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Schiller'sche Clinic, Ulmenallee 11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University, Am Müngersdorfer Sportpark 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 42a, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Goettingen Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Goettingen Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 42a, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 42a, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany
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Hansen D, Beckers P, Neunhäuserer D, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Piepoli MF, Rauch B, Völler H, Corrà U, Garcia-Porrero E, Schmid JP, Lamotte M, Doherty P, Reibis R, Niebauer J, Dendale P, Davos CH, Kouidi E, Spruit MA, Vanhees L, Cornelissen V, Edelmann F, Barna O, Stettler C, Tonoli C, Greco E, Pedretti R, Abreu A, Ambrosetti M, Braga SS, Bussotti M, Faggiano P, Takken T, Vigorito C, Schwaab B, Coninx K. Standardised Exercise Prescription for Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome and/or Heart Failure: A Consensus Statement from the EXPERT Working Group. Sports Med 2023; 53:2013-2037. [PMID: 37648876 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01909-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Whereas exercise training, as part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, is a key component in the management of patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and/or congestive heart failure (CHF), physicians and exercise professionals disagree among themselves on the type and characteristics of the exercise to be prescribed to these patients, and the exercise prescriptions are not consistent with the international guidelines. This impacts the efficacy and quality of the intervention of rehabilitation. To overcome these barriers, a digital training and decision support system [i.e. EXercise Prescription in Everyday practice & Rehabilitative Training (EXPERT) tool], i.e. a stepwise aid to exercise prescription in patients with CCS and/or CHF, affected by concomitant risk factors and comorbidities, in the setting of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, was developed. The EXPERT working group members reviewed the literature and formulated exercise recommendations (exercise training intensity, frequency, volume, type, session and programme duration) and safety precautions for CCS and/or CHF (including heart transplantation). Also, highly prevalent comorbidities (e.g. peripheral arterial disease) or cardiac devices (e.g. pacemaker, implanted cardioverter defibrillator, left-ventricular assist device) were considered, as well as indications for the in-hospital phase (e.g. after coronary revascularisation or hospitalisation for CHF). The contributions of physical fitness, medications and adverse events during exercise testing were also considered. The EXPERT tool was developed on the basis of this evidence. In this paper, the exercise prescriptions for patients with CCS and/or CHF formulated for the EXPERT tool are presented. Finally, to demonstrate how the EXPERT tool proposes exercise prescriptions in patients with CCS and/or CHF with different combinations of CVD risk factors, three patient cases with solutions are presented.
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- Dominique Hansen
- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium.
- UHasselt, BIOMED (Biomedical Research Institute) and REVAL (Rehabilitation Research Centre) (REVAL/BIOMED), Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building A, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
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- Department of Cardiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
- Translational Pathophysiological Research, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University, Cologne, Germany
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- Clinical Cardiology, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein/Stiftung Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein/Zentrum für Ambulante Rehabilitation, ZAR Trier, Trier, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Klinik am See, Rüdersdorf, Germany
- Center of Rehabilitation Research, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Cardiologic Rehabilitation Department, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Salvatore Maugeri, SPA, SB, Scientific Institute of di Veruno, IRCCS, Veruno, NO, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinic Barmelweid, Barmelweid, Switzerland
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- Cardiological Outpatient Clinics at the Park Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Research Institute of Molecular Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehab-Center Salzburg, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium
- UHasselt, BIOMED (Biomedical Research Institute) and REVAL (Rehabilitation Research Centre) (REVAL/BIOMED), Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building A, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Sports Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- UHasselt, BIOMED (Biomedical Research Institute) and REVAL (Rehabilitation Research Centre) (REVAL/BIOMED), Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building A, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Department of Research & Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure, Horn/Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department Rehabilitation Sciences, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Research Group of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department Rehabilitation Sciences, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Family Medicine Department, National O.O. Bogomolets Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrion, University Hospital/Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Movement Control and Neuroplasticity Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Centre of Cardiovascular RehabilitationCardiology Department, Centro Universitário Hospitalar Lisboa Norte & Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Lisboa/Instituto Saúde Ambiental & Instituto Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade Medicina da Universidade Lisboa/CCUL/CAML, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Unit, Le Terrazze Clinic, Cunardo, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation, Instituti Clinici Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Internal Medicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Curschmann Clinic, Rehabilitation Center for Cardiology, Vascular Diseases and Diabetes, Timmendorfer Strand/Medical Faculty, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- UHasselt, Faculty of Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction and eHealth, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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Steinmetz C, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Walther T, Schaffland TF, Walther C. Efficacy of Prehabilitation Before Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:323-330. [PMID: 36149383 PMCID: PMC10010695 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients awaiting cardiac surgery seem to benefit from exercise-based prehabilitation, but the impact on different perioperative outcomes compared with standard care is still unclear. DESIGN Eligible nonrandomized/randomized controlled studies investigating the impact of exercise-based prehabilitation in adults scheduled for elective cardiac surgery were searched on December 16, 2020, from electronic databases, including MEDLINE, CENTRAL, and CINAHL. The data were pooled and a meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS Of 1490 abstracts, six studies ( n = 665) were included into the review and meta-analysis. At postintervention interval and at postsurgery interval, 6-min-walking distance improved significantly in exercise-based prehabilitation group compared with controls (mean difference, 75.4 m; 95% confidence interval, 13.7 to 137.1 m, P = 0.02, and 30.5 m, 95% confidence interval, 8.5 to 52.6 m, P = 0.007, respectively). Length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in exercise-based prehabilitation group (mean difference, -1.00 day; 95% confidence interval, -1.78 to -0.23 day, P = 0.01). Participation in exercise-based prehabilitation revealed a significant decrease in the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients 65 yrs or younger (risk ratio, 0.34; 95% confidence interval, 0.14 to 0.83, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The participation in exercise-based prehabilitation significantly improves postintervention and postsurgery 6-min walking distance, length of hospital stay, and decreases the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients 65 yrs or younger compared with controls.
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schmidt T, Schwaab B. [Cardiopulmonary exercise testing for exercise prescription in cardiac rehabilitation]. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol 2023; 34:26-32. [PMID: 36720723 DOI: 10.1007/s00399-022-00921-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Aerobic endurance training is a core component of exercise training (ET) during cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Improvements of cardiopulmonary performance and symptom-free exercise capacity that can be achieved by ET during CR are essential for patient's prognosis and quality of life. Before initiating exercise training in CR, a detailed risk stratification including incremental exercise testing is required in order to ensure safe and effective exercise training conditions. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) with measurement of respiratory gases is considered the gold standard of cardiopulmonary performance diagnostics. The oxygen uptake measured at the highest exercise intensity achieved (peakVO2) has strong prognostic implications in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, respectively. The use of CPX with measurement of peakVO2 and determination of ventilatory thresholds (VT) enables a reliable determination of the individual cardiopulmonary performance (peakVO2) and also the aerobic exercise capacity. In addition, CPX is a valuable tool to detect increments in exercise capacity that were achieved by ET during CR. The measurement of peakVO2 and the determination of ventilatory thresholds are basic parameters for an individually tailored exercise prescription. In addition, the targeted control of aerobic endurance training on the basis of CPX parameters increases the effectiveness and safety of the exercise program during CR. In this article, recommendations for an individual exercise prescription, based on the results of CPX, are given for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), heart failure, as well as for patients with CHD and concomitant type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Abt. Präventive und rehabilitative Sport- und Leistungsmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933, Köln, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Abt. Präventive und rehabilitative Sport- und Leistungsmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933, Köln, Deutschland.,Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Rehabilitationskrankenhaus für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Diabetes, Curschmann Klinik, Timmendorfer Strand, Deutschland.,Medizinische Fakultät, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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Gielen S, Rauch B, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schwaab B. The German-Austrian-Swiss (D-A-CH) S3-guideline on cardiac rehabilitation: is there still a need for national guidelines? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:137-146. [PMID: 36084015 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Stephan Gielen
- Klinikum Lippe, Universitätsklinikum Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Röntgenstr. 18, 32756 Detmold, Germany
- University of Bielefeld, Medical Faculty, Morgenbreede 3, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Stiftung IHF Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, Bremserstr. 79, 67063 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- Curschmann Klinik, Rehabilitationsklinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie, Diabetologie, Saunaring 6, 23669 Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
- Medizinische Fakultät der Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schwaab B. Individually tailored cardiac rehabilitation: will the dream come true by identifying sex- and age-related differences by assessing health-related quality of life at entry? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:125-127. [PMID: 36052671 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, D-50933 Köln, Germany
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- Cuschmann Klinik, Saunaring 6, D-23669 Timmendorfer strand; Universität zu Lübeck, Medical Department, Ratzeburger-Allee 160, D-23562 Lübeck, Germany
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Brinkmann C, Hof H, Gysan DB, Albus C, Millentrup S, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Latsch J, Herold G, Wegscheider K, Heming C, Seyfarth M, Predel HG. Lifestyle intervention reduces risk score for cardiovascular mortality in company employees with pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus - A secondary analysis of the PreFord randomized controlled trial with 3 years of follow-up. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1106334. [PMID: 36909345 PMCID: PMC9992873 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1106334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the effects of a multimodal intervention (including exercise training, psychosocial interventions, nutrition coaching, smoking cessation program, medical care) on the health and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk of company employees with pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus (DM) at high CVD risk. METHODS In the PreFord study, German company employees (n=4196) participated in a free-of-charge CVD mortality risk screening at their workplace. Based on their European Society of Cardiology - Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation score (ESC-SCORE), they were subdivided into three risk groups. High-risk patients (ESC-SCORE≥5%) were randomly assigned to a 15-week lifestyle intervention or usual care control group. Data from patients with pre-DM/DM were analyzed intention-to-treat (ITT: n=110 versus n=96) and per protocol (PP: n=60 versus n=52). RESULTS Body mass index, glycated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglyceride levels as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure improved through the intervention (ITT, PP: p<0.001). The ESC-SCORE markedly decreased from pre- to post-intervention (ITT, PP: p<0.001). ESC-SCORE changes from baseline differed significantly between the groups, with the intervention group achieving more favorable results in all follow-up visits 6, 12, 24 and 36 months later (at each time point: ITT: p<0.001; PP: p ≤ 0.010). CONCLUSION The study demonstrates the feasibility of attracting employees with pre-DM/DM at high CVD mortality risk to participate in a multimodal lifestyle program following a free CVD mortality risk screening at their workplace. The lifestyle intervention used in the PreFord study shows high potential for improving health of company employees with pre-DM/DM in the long term. ISRCTN23536103.
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- Christian Brinkmann
- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Fitness and Health, IST University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany
- *Correspondence: Christian Brinkmann,
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Medical Center for Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Rehabilitation Medicine, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany
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- Health Service of the Ford Motor Company GmbH, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University of Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
- Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Schmidt T, Kowalski M, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Ritter F, Mönnig G, Reiss N. Feasibility of inpatient cardiac rehabilitation after percutaneous mitral valve reconstruction using clipping procedures: a retrospective analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:120. [PMID: 35787297 PMCID: PMC9254646 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00517-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background To date, no studies on the feasibility or outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after percutaneous mitral valve reconstruction using clipping procedures have been published. The aim of this study was to report on our first experiences with this special target group. Methods Monocentric retrospective analysis of 27 patients (72 ± 12 years old, 52% female) who underwent multimodal inpatient CR in the first 2 month after MitraClip™ implantation. A six-minute-walking-test, a handgrip-strength-test and the Berg-Balance-Scale was conducted at the beginning and end of CR. Echocardiography was performed to rule out device-related complications. Results Adapted inpatient CR started 16 ± 13 days after clipping intervention and lasted 22 ± 4 days. In 4 patients (15%) CR had to be interrupted or aborted prematurely due to cardiac decompensations. All other patients (85%) completed CR period without complications. Six-minute-walking-distance improved from 272 ± 97 to 304 ± 111 m (p < .05) and dependence on rollator walker or walking aids was significantly reduced (p < .05). Results of handgrip-strength-test and Berg-Balance-Scale increased (p < .05). Overall, social-medical and psychological consultations were well received by the patients and no device-related complications occurred during rehabilitation treatments. Conclusions The results indicate that an adapted inpatient CR in selected patients after MitraClip™ implantation is feasible. Patients benefited from treatments both at functional and social-medical level and no device-related complications occurred. Larger controlled studies are needed.
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Ulmenallee 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany. .,Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngerdorf 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany.
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Ulmenallee 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngerdorf 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Ulmenallee 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Ulmenallee 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Ulmenallee 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Hofmann K, Hanke LH, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Diel PR, Flenker U, Wacker AJ. Effects of acute aerobic exercise on fatmetabolism in pre- and postmenopausal women of comparable body mass index. Dtsch Z Sportmed 2022. [DOI: 10.5960/dzsm.2022.541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Problem: With menopause, the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) increases significantly. A possible molecular mechanism is an estrogen-related change in fat metabolism. Endurance training has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of CVD and to have an impact on fat metabolism (FM). This study aims to analyze the ability of pre- (preW) and postmenopausal women (postW) of comparable body mass index (BMI) to activate their FM during endurance training. Methods: 12 preW and 12 postW were included. Serum Triglyceride, LDL, HbA1C, estradiol and body composition data were determined. The respiratory quotient (RQ) was determined during moderate 30-minute exercise (60% of the 4 mmol threshold) on an ergometer. Results: While the BMI of preW and postW was comparable, body fat (BF) (p=0.001), lean body mass (LBM) (p=0.001) and abdominal girth (AG) (p=0.003) were significantly different. Significant group effects could also be identified in HbA1c (p=0.001), cholesterol (p=0.001) and LDL (p=0.000) serum concentrations. RQ decreased during 30 minutes of cycling in preW and increased in postW (p=0.010) over time. Discussion: The higher AG and BF and the lower LBM demonstrates the change in body composition in postW. An accumulation of fat, especially in the trunk region, goes along with an increase of CVD in postW, even with a normal BMI. Conclusion: It is evident that postW show altered lipid metabolism compared to preW. Key Words: Menopause, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Aerobic Training, Metabolism
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Tamuleviciute-Prasciene E, Beigiene A, Barasaite V, Poskaite P, Juozupaityte G, Kubilius R, Bjarnason-Wehrens B. Feasibility and effectiveness of home-based phase III exercise program for frail patients after heart surgery: results of a pilot study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac056.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Research Council of Lithuania
Introduction
The number of elderly frail patients after cardiac surgery is increasing. Frailty has become an important burden to be treated in cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
Purpose
To evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of home-based exercise program including endurance, flexibility, sensomotoric and resistance training specially tailored for elderly frail patients after open heart surgery.
Methods
A pilot study of a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial. Inclusion criteria: CR after open heart surgery, age ≥ 65 years, Edmonton frailty scale (EFS) score ≥ 4, patient’s agreement to participate in the study. A sample of 30 Patients (73.1±4.16 years, 73% male, EFS-score 5.68±0.28) were randomly assigned to intervention group (IG n=17) or control group (CG n=13). All patients completed comprehensive 20-days inpatient CR program, including aerobic cycle ergometer training (30 min, 6 sessions/week), sensomotoric and flexibility training (15 min. 3d/w for each), resistance training (25 min, 3 d/w) and respiratory exercises (15 min, 5 days/week). After completion of inpatient-CR, the intervention group (IG) participated in a 12-week home-based exercise program including 30 to 45 minutes exercise sessions on 5 days/week, with endurance, flexibility, balance, and resistance training of low to moderate intensity. IG-participants received baseline instructions and the participation was monitored by telephone calls every second week. The CG received usual care. The 6-minutes-walking-test (6MWT) was used to assess functional capacity, the EFS to assess frailty level. Examination times were baseline, after 20-days CR and 12 weeks after completion of CR. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for statistical analysis.
Results
Baseline evaluation revealed good comparability of the groups showing significant difference only in the gender distribution (age IG 73.2±0.97 years vs. CG 73.5±1.59 years), p=0.722), frailty level (EFS score CG 6.3±0.4 vs. 5.58±0.35, p=0.56), functional capacity (6MWD IG 285.94±19.92 m. vs. CG 309.62±21.55 m, p=0.430, gender distribution IG were 9 (53%) males vs. CG 13 (100%), p=0.04). Main results are summarized in Table 1. The results show significant improvements in EFS-score and 6MWD over the observation time with no differences between the groups. The home-based program was feasible and safe for the IG, and no adverse effects or events occurred that led to premature discontinuation of study participation.
Conclusions
The specially tailored home-based-program for elderly frail patients after open heart surgery was well accepted and tolerated by the patients. The results are promising, but probably because of the small sample size, no significant differences were found between the groups in the degree of frailty or functional capacity.
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Rehabilitation hospital of Kulautuva, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- German Sports University Cologne, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Dep. Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and, Cologne, Germany
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Schmidt T, Spahiu F, Zacher J, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Predel H, Reiss N. Physical Activity After Heart Transplantation: Characteristics, Motifs, Barriers, and Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022. [PMCID: PMC8988573 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.1409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose After heart transplantation (HTX), regular physical activity (PA) is crucial to counteract transplant-related alterations and improve functional performance. Not much is known about the long-term implementation of PA and potential problems that may occur. The potential influence of COVID-19 pandemic is unknown. Methods Online questionnaire survey: 158 patients (53±14 yrs, 65% male, 8±7 yrs after HTX) were included. Recruitment was carried out via HTX outpatient departments, transplant sport associations, self-aid groups and social media. The questionnaire included 77 to 138 items divided into 6 categories and 3 time points (pre heart failure, after HTX before COVID-19, after HTX during COVID-19). The survey was approved by the local ethics committee. Results 88% reported regular PA after HTX (before COVID-19) and 75% had taken up PA within the first year. Patients stated higher level of PA after HTX, compared to the pre heart failure period (p<0.05). Patients who completed cardiac rehabilitation (70%), started leisure-time PA significantly earlier (p<0.05) and with higher frequency (p<0.05). Figure 1 shows the most important motifs/barriers for regular PA and changes over the reported period. Satisfaction with sports facilities was moderate and 39% complained about the need for improvement (e.g. exercise education). 61% performed exercise training without a professional supervision. Exercise monitoring was mostly done using heart rate respond (52%), but frequently no monitoring was used (32%). During COVID-19, patients were more dissatisfied with their level of regular PA (p<0.01) or physical condition (p<0.05) and emphasized the beneficial effect of PA on their mental balance. Conclusion After HTX, most patients try to integrate regular PA in their leisure-time behavior, but complain about a lack of detailed exercise education and appropriate sports facilities. Participation in a cardiac rehabilitation after HTX may have positive long-term impact on PA levels.
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Zacher J, Predel G, Reiss N. Sports, Myocarditis and COVID-19: Diagnostics, Prevention and Return-to-Play Strategies. Int J Sports Med 2022; 43:1097-1105. [PMID: 35345017 DOI: 10.1055/a-1810-5314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Myocarditis is an umbrella term for non-ischemic myocardial inflammation and remains a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in active individuals and athletes. Accurate diagnosing is challenging and diseases could often remain undetected. In the majority of cases, acute myocarditis resolves favourably. However, a relevant proportion of patients may have an increased risk of prognostically relevant cardiac arrhythmias and/or the development and progression of maladaptive myocardial remodelling (dilated cardiomyopathy). This review provides current knowledge on myocarditis and sports with special regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Possible causes, common symptoms and proposed diagnostics are summarized. The relevance of temporary avoidance of intensive sports activities for both the prevention and therapy of acute myocarditis is discussed. Risk stratification, specific return-to-play recommendations and proposed follow-up diagnostics (also after COVID-19 infection) are presented.
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Tamulevičiūtė-Prascienė E, Beigienė A, Lukauskaitė U, Gerulytė K, Kubilius R, Bjarnason-Wehrens B. Effectiveness of additional resistance and balance training and telephone support program in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on quality of life and physical activity: Randomized control trial. Clin Rehabil 2021; 36:511-526. [PMID: 34881670 DOI: 10.1177/02692155211065632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate 20 days and 3 months follow-up effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) enhanced by resistance/balance training and telephone-support program compared to usual CR care in improving quality of life, clinical course and physical activity behavior. DESIGN Single-centre randomized controlled trial. SETTING Inpatient CR clinic. SUBJECTS 116 (76.1 ± 6.7 years, 50% male) patients 14.5 ± 5.9 days after valve surgery/intervention were randomized to intervention group (IG, n = 60) or control group (CG, n = 56). INTERVENTION Additional resistance/balance training (3 days/week) during phase-II CR and telephone-support program during 3-month follow-up. CG patients were provided with usual CR care. MAIN MEASURES Short Form 36 Health Survey scales, European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version QoL index, visual analog scale, clinical course, and physical activity behavior assessed with standardized questionnaires. RESULTS IG reported statistically significant higher mental component score (48.5 ± 6.91 vs. 40.3 ± 11.21 at the baseline, 50.8 ± 9.76 vs. 42.6 ± 9.82 after 20 days, 49.4 ± 8.45 vs. 40.5 ± 8.9 after 12 weeks follow up), general health (48.6 ± 3.17 vs. 45.0 ± 2.95 at the baseline, 53.6 ± 3.02 vs. 43.8 ± 2.55 after 20 days, 53.2 ± 3.11 vs. 44.2 ± 3.07 after 12 weeks) and role limitations due to emotional problems (48.5 ± 15.2 vs. 27.7 ± 11.5 at the baseline, 72.7 ± 12.6 vs. 30.5 ± 11.2 after 20 days, 66.6 ± 14.2 vs. 36.1 ± 11.2 after 12 weeks) in all three assessments (p < 0.05). CG patients had more documented hospital admissions (4 (8%) vs 10 (25%), p = 0.027), atrial fibrillation paroxysms (3 (6.0%) vs. 10 (35.0%), p = 0.011) and blood pressure swings (13 (26%) vs. 20 (50%), p = 0.019). IG patients chose more different physical activities (1.7 ± 0.7 vs. 1.25 ± 0.63, p = 0.002), spent more time being physical active every day (195.6 ± 78.6 vs. 157.29 ± 78.8, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The addition of resistance/balance exercises and telephone-support program 12 weeks after to the CR could linked to higher physical activity levels and fewer clinical complications but did not lead to a significant improvement in quality of life.
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- Rehabilitation department, 230647Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Faculty of medicine, 230647Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Faculty of medicine, 230647Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Rehabilitation department, 230647Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, 14926German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Schwaab B, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Rauch B. Zum Beitrag: „Versorgung von Herzinsuffizienzpatienten – eine interdisziplinäre Herausforderung“. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2021; 146:1166-1167. [PMID: 34344025 DOI: 10.1055/a-1430-4504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Bernhard Schwaab
- Curschmann-Klinik, Timmendorfer Strand, Präsident der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Prävention und Rehabilitation von Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen e. V. (DGPR)
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Schwaab B, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Meng K, Albus C, Salzwedel A, Schmid JP, Benzer W, Metz M, Jensen K, Rauch B, Bönner G, Brzoska P, Buhr-Schinner H, Charrier A, Cordes C, Dörr G, Eichler S, Exner AK, Fromm B, Gielen S, Glatz J, Gohlke H, Grilli M, Gysan D, Härtel U, Hahmann H, Herrmann-Lingen C, Karger G, Karoff M, Kiwus U, Knoglinger E, Krusch CW, Langheim E, Mann J, Max R, Metzendorf MI, Nebel R, Niebauer J, Predel HG, Preßler A, Razum O, Reiss N, Saure D, von Schacky C, Schütt M, Schultz K, Skoda EM, Steube D, Streibelt M, Stüttgen M, Stüttgen M, Teufel M, Tschanz H, Völler H, Vogel H, Westphal R. Cardiac Rehabilitation in German Speaking Countries of Europe-Evidence-Based Guidelines from Germany, Austria and Switzerland LLKardReha-DACH-Part 2. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10143071. [PMID: 34300237 PMCID: PMC8306118 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background: Scientific guidelines have been developed to update and harmonize exercise based cardiac rehabilitation (ebCR) in German speaking countries. Key recommendations for ebCR indications have recently been published in part 1 of this journal. The present part 2 updates the evidence with respect to contents and delivery of ebCR in clinical practice, focusing on exercise training (ET), psychological interventions (PI), patient education (PE). In addition, special patients’ groups and new developments, such as telemedical (Tele) or home-based ebCR, are discussed as well. Methods: Generation of evidence and search of literature have been described in part 1. Results: Well documented evidence confirms the prognostic significance of ET in patients with coronary artery disease. Positive clinical effects of ET are described in patients with congestive heart failure, heart valve surgery or intervention, adults with congenital heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. Specific recommendations for risk stratification and adequate exercise prescription for continuous-, interval-, and strength training are given in detail. PI when added to ebCR did not show significant positive effects in general. There was a positive trend towards reduction in depressive symptoms for “distress management” and “lifestyle changes”. PE is able to increase patients’ knowledge and motivation, as well as behavior changes, regarding physical activity, dietary habits, and smoking cessation. The evidence for distinct ebCR programs in special patients’ groups is less clear. Studies on Tele-CR predominantly included low-risk patients. Hence, it is questionable, whether clinical results derived from studies in conventional ebCR may be transferred to Tele-CR. Conclusions: ET is the cornerstone of ebCR. Additional PI should be included, adjusted to the needs of the individual patient. PE is able to promote patients self-management, empowerment, and motivation. Diversity-sensitive structures should be established to interact with the needs of special patient groups and gender issues. Tele-CR should be further investigated as a valuable tool to implement ebCR more widely and effectively.
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- Bernhard Schwaab
- Curschmann Klinik, D-23669 Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
- Medizinische Fakultät, Universität zu Lübeck, D-23562 Lübeck, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport- and Exercise Medicine, German Sportuniversity Cologne, D-50933 Köln, Germany; (B.B.-W.); (H.-G.P.)
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- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biometry (ICE-B), University of Würzburg, D-97080 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, D-50937 Köln, Germany;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); or (H.V.)
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.M.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.M.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, IHF, D-67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany;
- Zentrum für ambulante Rehabilitation, ZAR Trier GmbH, D-54292 Trier, Germany
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- Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität zu Freiburg, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany;
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- Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Lehrstuhl für Versorgungsforschung, D-58448 Witten, Germany;
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- Gollwitzer-Meier-Klinik, D-32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany;
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- Alexianer St. Josefs-Krankenhaus Potsdam, D-14472 Potsdam, Germany;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); or (H.V.)
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- Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Standort Detmold, D-32756 Detmold, Germany; (A.-K.E.); (S.G.)
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- REHA-Klinik Sigmund Weil, D-76669 Bad Schönborn, Germany;
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- Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Standort Detmold, D-32756 Detmold, Germany; (A.-K.E.); (S.G.)
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Bund, D-14513 Teltow, Germany; (J.G.); (E.L.)
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- Private Practice, D-79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen, Germany;
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- Library Department, University Medical Centre Mannheim, D-68167 Mannheim, Germany;
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- Department für Humanmedizin, Private Universität Witten/Herdecke GmbH, D-58455 Witten, Germany;
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- LMU München, Institut für Medizinische Psychologie, D-80336 München, Germany;
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Göttingen Medical Center and German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Göttingen, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany;
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Bund, D-14513 Teltow, Germany; (J.G.); (E.L.)
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- Zentrum für Rheumatologie, Drs. Dornacher/Schmitt/Max/Lutz, D-69115 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group, Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University, D-40225 Düsseldorf, Germany;
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- Hermann-Albrecht-Klinik METTNAU, Reha-Einrichtungen der Stadt Radolfzell, D-7385 Radolfzell, Germany;
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- Universitätsinstitut für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin, Uniklinikum Salzburg, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria;
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport- and Exercise Medicine, German Sportuniversity Cologne, D-50933 Köln, Germany; (B.B.-W.); (H.-G.P.)
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- Privatpraxis für Kardiologie, Sportmedizin, Prävention, Rehabilitation, D-81675 München, Germany;
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- Epidemiologie und International Public Health, Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Universität Bielefeld, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Schüchtermann-Schiller’sche Kliniken, D-49214 Bad Rothenfelde, Germany;
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.M.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Diabetologische Schwerpunktpraxis, D-23552 Lübeck, Germany;
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- Klinik Bad Reichenhall, Zentrum für Rehabilitation, Pneumologie und Orthopädie, D-83435 Bad Reichenhall, Germany;
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, D-45147 Essen, Germany; (E.-M.S.); (M.T.)
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- Department for Rehabilitation Research, German Federal Pension Insurance, D-10704 Berlin, Germany;
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, D-45147 Essen, Germany; (E.-M.S.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); or (H.V.)
- Klinik am See, D-15562 Rüdersdorf, Germany
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- Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Soziologie und Rehabilitationswissenschaften, Universität Würzburg, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Herzzentrum Segeberger Kliniken, D-23795 Bad Segeberg, Germany;
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Rauch B, Salzwedel A, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Albus C, Meng K, Schmid JP, Benzer W, Hackbusch M, Jensen K, Schwaab B, Altenberger J, Benjamin N, Bestehorn K, Bongarth C, Dörr G, Eichler S, Einwang HP, Falk J, Glatz J, Gielen S, Grilli M, Grünig E, Guha M, Hermann M, Hoberg E, Höfer S, Kaemmerer H, Ladwig KH, Mayer-Berger W, Metzendorf MI, Nebel R, Neidenbach RC, Niebauer J, Nixdorff U, Oberhoffer R, Reibis R, Reiss N, Saure D, Schlitt A, Völler H, von Känel R, Weinbrenner S, Westphal R. Cardiac Rehabilitation in German Speaking Countries of Europe-Evidence-Based Guidelines from Germany, Austria and Switzerland LLKardReha-DACH-Part 1. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2192. [PMID: 34069561 PMCID: PMC8161282 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10102192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is well accepted in general, CR-attendance and delivery still considerably vary between the European countries. Moreover, clinical and prognostic effects of CR are not well established for a variety of cardiovascular diseases. METHODS The guidelines address all aspects of CR including indications, contents and delivery. By processing the guidelines, every step was externally supervised and moderated by independent members of the "Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany" (AWMF). Four meta-analyses were performed to evaluate the prognostic effect of CR after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), after coronary bypass grafting (CABG), in patients with severe chronic systolic heart failure (HFrEF), and to define the effect of psychological interventions during CR. All other indications for CR-delivery were based on a predefined semi-structured literature search and recommendations were established by a formal consenting process including all medical societies involved in guideline generation. RESULTS Multidisciplinary CR is associated with a significant reduction in all-cause mortality in patients after ACS and after CABG, whereas HFrEF-patients (left ventricular ejection fraction <40%) especially benefit in terms of exercise capacity and health-related quality of life. Patients with other cardiovascular diseases also benefit from CR-participation, but the scientific evidence is less clear. There is increasing evidence that the beneficial effect of CR strongly depends on "treatment intensity" including medical supervision, treatment of cardiovascular risk factors, information and education, and a minimum of individually adapted exercise volume. Additional psychologic interventions should be performed on the basis of individual needs. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines reinforce the substantial benefit of CR in specific clinical indications, but also describe remaining deficits in CR-delivery in clinical practice as well as in CR-science with respect to methodology and presentation.
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- Bernhard Rauch
- Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, D-67063 Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Zentrum für Ambulante Rehabilitation, ZAR Trier GmbH, D-54292 Trier, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); (H.V.)
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Abt. Präventive und rehabilitative Sport- und Leistungsmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, D-50937 Köln, Germany;
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, D-50937 Köln, Germany;
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- Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie (IKE-B), Universität Würzburg, D-97078 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.H.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.H.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Curschmann Klinik Dr. Guth GmbH & Co KG, D-23669 Timmendorfer Strand, Germany;
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- Zentrum für Pulmonale Hypertonie, Thorax-Klinik am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, D-69126 Heidelberg, Germany; (N.B.); (E.G.)
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- Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Technische Universität Dresden, Fiedlerstraße 42, D-01307 Dresden, Germany;
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- Klinik Höhenried gGmbH, Rehabilitationszentrum am Starnberger See, D-82347 Bernried, Germany; (C.B.); (H.-P.E.)
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- Alexianer St. Josefs-Krankenhaus Potsdam-Sanssouci, D-14471 Potsdam, Germany;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); (H.V.)
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- Klinik Höhenried gGmbH, Rehabilitationszentrum am Starnberger See, D-82347 Bernried, Germany; (C.B.); (H.-P.E.)
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- Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund (DRV-Bund), D-10709 Berlin, Germany; (J.F.); (S.W.)
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Bund, D-14513 Teltow, Germany;
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- Klinikum Lippe, Standort Detmold, D-32756 Detmold, Germany;
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- Universitätsbibliothek, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, D-68167 Mannheim, Germany;
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- Zentrum für Pulmonale Hypertonie, Thorax-Klinik am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, D-69126 Heidelberg, Germany; (N.B.); (E.G.)
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- Reha-Zentrum am Sendesaal, D-28329 Bremen, Germany;
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, CH-8091 Zürich, Switzerland;
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- Wismarstraße 13, D-24226 Heikendorf, Germany;
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- Universitätsklinik für Medizinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Klinik für Angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik der Technischen Universität München, D-80636 München, Germany;
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München (TUM) Langerstraße 3, D-81675 Munich, Germany;
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- Klinik Roderbirken der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Rheinland, D-42799 Leichlingen, Germany;
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- Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group, Institute of General Practice (ifam), Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University, Werdener Straße. 4, D-40227 Düsseldorf, Germany;
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- Hermann-Albrecht-Klinik METTNAU, Medizinische Reha-Einrichtungen der Stadt Radolfzell, D-73851 Radolfzell, Germany;
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- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Universität Wien, Auf der Schmelz 6 (USZ I), AU-1150 Wien, Austria;
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- Universitätsinstitut für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin, Uniklinikum Salzburg Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria;
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- EPC GmbH, European Prevention Center, Medical Center Düsseldorf, D-40235 Düsseldorf, Germany;
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- Lehrstuhl für Präventive Pädiatrie, Fakultät für Sport- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Technische Universität München, D-80992 München, Germany;
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- Kardiologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Am Park Sanssouci, D-14471 Potsdam, Germany;
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- Schüchtermann-Schiller’sche Kliniken, Ulmenallee 5-12, D-49214 Bad Rothenfelde, Germany;
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), University of Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (M.H.); (K.J.); (D.S.)
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- Paracelsus Harz-Klinik Bad Suderode GmbH, D-06485 Quedlinburg, Germany;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany; (A.S.); (S.E.); (H.V.)
- Klinik am See, D-15562 Rüdersdorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Konsiliarpsychiatrie und Psychosomatik, Universitätsspital Zürich, CH-8091 Zürich, Switzerland;
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- Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund (DRV-Bund), D-10709 Berlin, Germany; (J.F.); (S.W.)
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- Herzzentrum Segeberger Kliniken, D-23795 Bad Segeberg, Germany;
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Tamulevičiūtė-Prascienė E. The benefit of the use of short physical performance battery test in elderly patients in cardiac rehabilitation. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:1005-1007. [PMID: 33846736 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Muengersdorf 6, Cologne 50933, Germany
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Schwaab B, Kindermann I, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Preßler A, Niebauer J, Rauch B, Völler H, Reibis R. Viral myocarditis: a forbidden indication for cardiac rehabilitation? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:2064-2068. [PMID: 33638641 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaa159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care, Saarland University Medical Center and Saarland University, Faculty of Medicine, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Private Center for Sports and Exercise Cardiology, Munich, Germany
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- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation and Research Institute of Molecular Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria
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- IHF-Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.,Klinik am See, Rehabilitation Centre for Internal Medicine, Rüdersdorf, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.,Cardiac Outpatient Clinic Park Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany
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Tamulevičiūtė-Prascienė E, Beigienė A, Thompson MJ, Balnė K, Kubilius R, Bjarnason-Wehrens B. The impact of additional resistance and balance training in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in older patients after valve surgery or intervention: randomized control trial. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:23. [PMID: 33413144 PMCID: PMC7792183 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01964-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background To evaluate the short- and mid-term effect of a specially tailored resistance and balance training provided in addition to usual cardiac rehabilitation (CR) care program in older patients after valve surgery/intervention. Methods Single-center (inpatient CR clinic in Lithuania) randomized controlled trial. Two hundred fifty-two patients were assessed for eligibility on the first day of admittance to CR early after (14.5 ± 5.9 days) valve surgery/intervention between January 2018 and November 2019. Participants were coded centrally in accordance with randomization 1:1 using a computerized list. Control group (CG) patients were provided with usual care phase-II-CR inpatient multidisciplinary CR program, while intervention group (IG) patients received additional resistance and balance training (3 d/wk). Patients participated in a 3-month follow-up. Main outcome measures were functional capacity (6 min walk test (6MWT, meters), cardiopulmonary exercise testing), physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB, score) and 5-m walk test (5MWT, meters/second)), strength (one repetition maximum test for leg press), physical frailty (SPPB, 5MWT). Results One hundred sixteen patients (76.1 ± 6.7 years, 50% male) who fulfilled the study inclusion criteria were randomized to IG (n = 60) or CG (n = 56) and participated in CR (18.6 ± 2.7 days). As a result, 6MWT (IG 247 ± 94.1 vs. 348 ± 100.1, CG 232 ± 102.8 vs. 333 ± 120.7), SPPB (IG 8.31 ± 2.21 vs. 9.51 ± 2.24, CG 7.95 ± 2.01 vs. 9.08 ± 2.35), 5MWT (IG 0.847 ± 0.31 vs. 0.965 ± 0.3, CG 0.765 ± 0.24 vs 0.879 ± 0.29) all other outcome variables and physical frailty level improved significantly (p < 0.05) in both groups with no significant difference between groups. Improvements were sustained over the 3-month follow-up for 6MWT (IG 348 ± 113 vs. CG 332 ± 147.4), SPPB (IG 10.37 ± 1.59 vs CG 9.44 ± 2.34), 5MWT (IG 1.086 ± 0. 307 vs CG 1.123 ± 0.539) and other variables. Improvement in physical frailty level was significantly more pronounced in IG (p < 0.05) after the 3-month follow-up. Conclusion Exercise-based CR improves functional and exercise capacity, physical performance, and muscular strength, and reduces physical frailty levels in patients after valve surgery/intervention in the short and medium terms. SPPB score and 5MWT were useful for physical frailty assessment, screening and evaluation of outcomes in a CR setting. Additional benefit from the resistance and balance training could not be confirmed. Trial registration NCT04234087, retrospectively registered 21 January 2020.
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- Rehabilitation Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu g. 2, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Rehabilitation Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu g. 2, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Muengersdorf 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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Zacher J, Dillschnitter K, Freitag N, Kreutz T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Bloch W, Predel HG, Schumann M. Exercise training in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: study protocol of the Cologne ExAfib Trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e040054. [PMID: 33130570 PMCID: PMC7783621 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with a number of comorbidities such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. While physical activity is already implemented in current international guidelines for the prevention and treatment of AF, the precise role of different types of exercise in the management of AF remains to be elucidated. The primary aim of the Cologne ExAfib Trial is to assess the feasibility and safety of different exercise modes in patients diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. Secondary outcomes include assessments of physical function, AF burden, quality of life and inflammation, as well as morphological and cardiac adaptations. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study opened for recruitment in September 2019. In the initial pilot phase of this four-armed randomised controlled trial, we aim to enrol 60 patients between 60 years and 80 years of age with paroxysmal AF. After screening and pretesting, patients are randomised into one of the following groups: high-intensity interval training (4×4 min at 75%-85% peak power output (PPO)), moderate-intensity continuous training (25 min at 55%-65% PPO), strength training (whole body, 3 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 70%-90% one repetition maximum [1RM]) or a usual-care control group. Training is performed two times per week for 12 weeks. If the feasibility and safety can be confirmed through the initial pilot phase, the recruitment will be continued and powered for a clinical endpoint.Feasibility and safety are assessed by measures of recruitment and completion, programme tolerance and adherence as well as reported adverse events, including hospitalisation rates. Secondary endpoints are assessed by measures of peak oxygen consumption and the 1RM of selected muscle groups, questionnaires concerning quality of life and AF burden, serum blood samples for the analysis of C reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor alpha and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide concentrations and ultrasound for muscle and heart morphology as well as cardiac function. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the ethics committee of the German Sport University Cologne (No.: 175/2018). All procedures performed in studies involving human participants are in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. Manuscripts will be written based on international authorship guidelines. No professional writers will be commissioned for manuscript drafting. The findings of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at leading exercise and medicine conferences TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: The study is registered both at the German and at the WHO trial registers (DRKS00016637); Pre-results.
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- Jonas Zacher
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Predel HG, Reiss N. Exercise after Heart Transplantation: Typical Alterations,
Diagnostics and Interventions. Int J Sports Med 2020; 42:103-111. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1194-4995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AbstractFor the treatment of terminal heart failure, heart transplantation is considered
to be the gold standard, leading to significantly improved quality of life and
long-time survival. For heart transplant recipients, the development and
maintenance of good functional performance and adequate exercise capacity is
crucial for renewed participation and integration in self-determined live. In
this respect, typical transplant-related alterations must be noted that play a
significant role, leading to restrictions both centrally and peripherally.
Before patients begin intensive and structured exercise training, a
comprehensive diagnosis of their exercise capacity should take place in order to
stratify the risks involved and to plan the training units accordingly.
Particularly endurance sports and resistance exercises are recommended to
counter the effects of the underlying disease and the immunosuppressive
medication. The performance level achieved can vary considerably depending on
their individual condition, from gentle activity through a non-competitive-level
to intensive competitive sports. This paper includes an overview of the current
literature on heart transplant recipients, their specific characteristics, as
well as typical cardiovascular and musculoskeletal alterations. It also
discusses suitable tools for measuring exercise capacity, recommendations for
exercise training, required precautions and the performance level usually
achieved.
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad
Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise
Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Cologne, German Sport
University Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise
Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Cologne, German Sport
University Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise
Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Cologne, German Sport
University Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad
Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Steinmetz C, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Baumgarten H, Walther T, Mengden T, Walther C. Prehabilitation in patients awaiting elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery - effects on functional capacity and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:1256-1267. [PMID: 32546065 PMCID: PMC7477776 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520933950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: To determine the impact of an exercise-based prehabilitation (EBPrehab) program on pre- and postoperative exercise capacity, functional capacity (FC) and quality of life (QoL) in patients awaiting elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Design: A two-group randomized controlled trail. Setting: Ambulatory prehabilitation. Subjects: Overall 230 preoperative elective CABG-surgery patients were randomly assigned to an intervention (IG, n = 88; n = 27 withdrew after randomization) or control group (CG, n = 115). Intervention: IG: two-week EBPrehab including supervised aerobic exercise. CG: usual care. Main measures: At baseline (T1), one day before surgery (T2), at the beginning (T3) and at the end of cardiac rehabilitation (T4) the following measurements were performed: cardiopulmonary exercise test, six-minute walk test (6MWT), Timed-Up-and-Go Test (TUG) and QoL (MacNew questionnaire). Results: A total of 171 patients (IG, n = 81; CG, n = 90) completed the study. During EBPrehab no complications occurred. Preoperatively FC (6MWTIG: 443.0 ± 80.1 m to 493.5 ± 75.5 m, P = 0.003; TUGIG: 6.9 ± 2.0 s to 6.1 ± 1.8 s, P = 0.018) and QoL (IG: 5.1 ± 0.9 to 5.4 ± 0.9, P < 0.001) improved significantly more in IG compared to CG. Similar effects were observed postoperatively in FC (6MWDIG: Δ-64.7 m, pT1–T3 = 0.013; Δ+47.2 m, pT1–T4 < 0.001; TUGIG: Δ+1.4 s, pT1–T3 = 0.003). Conclusions: A short-term EBPrehab is effective to improve perioperative FC and preoperative QoL in patients with stable coronary artery disease awaiting CABG-surgery. ID: NCT04111744 (www.ClinicalTrials.gov; Preoperative Exercise Training for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery- A Prospective Randomized Trial)
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- Carolin Steinmetz
- Institute of Sport Science, Department of Training Science and Kinesiology, University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
- Carolin Steinmetz, Institute of Sport Science, Department of Training Science and Kinesiology, University of Göttingen, Sprangerweg 2, Göttingen, 37075, Germany.
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart Center, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Germany
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Schmidt T, Langheim E, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Predel H, Reiss N, Glatz J. Functional Performance in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems at Discharge from Exercise-Based Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Ambrosetti M, Abreu A, Corrà U, Davos CH, Hansen D, Frederix I, Iliou MC, Pedretti RF, Schmid JP, Vigorito C, Voller H, Wilhelm M, Piepoli MF, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Berger T, Cohen-Solal A, Cornelissen V, Dendale P, Doehner W, Gaita D, Gevaert AB, Kemps H, Kraenkel N, Laukkanen J, Mendes M, Niebauer J, Simonenko M, Zwisler ADO. Secondary prevention through comprehensive cardiovascular rehabilitation: From knowledge to implementation. 2020 update. A position paper from the Secondary Prevention and Rehabilitation Section of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2020; 28:460-495. [PMID: 33611446 DOI: 10.1177/2047487320913379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 298] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Secondary prevention through comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation has been recognized as the most cost-effective intervention to ensure favourable outcomes across a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease, reducing cardiovascular mortality, morbidity and disability, and to increase quality of life. The delivery of a comprehensive and 'modern' cardiac rehabilitation programme is mandatory both in the residential and the out-patient setting to ensure expected outcomes. The present position paper aims to update the practical recommendations on the core components and goals of cardiac rehabilitation intervention in different cardiovascular conditions, in order to assist the whole cardiac rehabilitation staff in the design and development of the programmes, and to support healthcare providers, insurers, policy makers and patients in the recognition of the positive nature of cardiac rehabilitation. Starting from the previous position paper published in 2010, this updated document maintains a disease-oriented approach, presenting both well-established and more controversial aspects. Particularly for implementation of the exercise programme, advances in different training modalities were added and new challenging populations were considered. A general table applicable to all cardiovascular conditions and specific tables for each clinical condition have been created for routine practice.
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- Marco Ambrosetti
- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, ICS Maugeri Care and Research Institute, Italy
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria/Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte (CHULN), Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa (CAML), Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa (CCUL), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, ICS Maugeri Care and Research Institute, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, Greece
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- REVAL and BIOMED-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention, Hôpital Corentin Celton, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris Centre-Universite de Paris, France
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- Klinik am See, Rehabilitation Centre for Internal Medicine, Rüdersdorf and Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Heart Failure Unit, G. da Saliceto Hospital, AUSL Piacenza and University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Hopital Lariboisiere, Paris University, France
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- Heart Centre, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology (Virchow Klinikum), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Germany.,BCRT - Berlin Institute of Health Centre for Regenerative Therapies, and Centre for Stroke Research Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- University of Medicine & Pharmacy 'Victor Babes' Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Clinic, Romania
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- Heart Centre, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Belgium.,Research group Cardiovascular Diseases, GENCOR Department, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Maxima Medical Centre, The Netherlands
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- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Germany
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- Central Finland Health Care District Hospital District, Finland
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- Cardiology Department, CHLO-Hospital de Santa Cruz, Portugal
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- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, Austria
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- Physiology Research and Blood Circulation Department, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test SRL, Heart Transplantation Outpatient Department, Federal State Budgetary Institution, 'V.A. Almazov National Medical Research Centre' of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation
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- REHPA-Danish Knowledge Centre for Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
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- Marthin Karoff
- Helios Klinikum Schwelm, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Dr.-Moeller-Straße 15, D-58332, Schwelm, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Bildungsforschung (IfB), Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Deutschland
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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Supervia M, Turk-Adawi K, Lopez-Jimenez F, Pesah E, Ding R, Britto RR, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Derman W, Abreu A, Babu AS, Santos CA, Jong SK, Cuenza L, Yeo TJ, Scantlebury D, Andersen K, Gonzalez G, Giga V, Vulic D, Vataman E, Cliff J, Kouidi E, Yagci I, Kim C, Benaim B, Estany ER, Fernandez R, Radi B, Gaita D, Simon A, Chen SY, Roxburgh B, Martin JC, Maskhulia L, Burdiat G, Salmon R, Lomelí H, Sadeghi M, Sovova E, Hautala A, Tamuleviciute-Prasciene E, Ambrosetti M, Neubeck L, Asher E, Kemps H, Eysymontt Z, Farsky S, Hayward J, Prescott E, Dawkes S, Santibanez C, Zeballos C, Pavy B, Kiessling A, Sarrafzadegan N, Baer C, Thomas R, Hu D, Grace SL. Nature of Cardiac Rehabilitation Around the Globe. EClinicalMedicine 2019; 13:46-56. [PMID: 31517262 PMCID: PMC6733999 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a clinically-effective but complex model of care. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nature of CR programs around the world, in relation to guideline recommendations, and compare this by World Health Organization (WHO) region. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a piloted survey was administered online to CR programs globally. Cardiac associations and local champions facilitated program identification. Quality (benchmark of ≥ 75% of programs in a given country meeting each of 20 indicators) was ranked. Results were compared by WHO region using generalized linear mixed models. FINDINGS 111/203 (54.7%) countries in the world offer CR; data were collected in 93 (83.8%; N = 1082 surveys, 32.1% program response rate). The most commonly-accepted indications were: myocardial infarction (n = 832, 97.4%), percutaneous coronary intervention (n = 820, 96.1%; 0.10), and coronary artery bypass surgery (n = 817, 95.8%). Most programs were led by physicians (n = 680; 69.1%). The most common CR providers (mean = 5.9 ± 2.8/program) were: nurses (n = 816, 88.1%; low in Africa, p < 0.001), dietitians (n = 739, 80.2%), and physiotherapists (n = 733, 79.3%). The most commonly-offered core components (mean = 8.7 ± 1.9 program) were: initial assessment (n = 939, 98.8%; most commonly for hypertension, tobacco, and physical inactivity), risk factor management (n = 928, 98.2%), patient education (n = 895, 96.9%), and exercise (n = 898, 94.3%; lower in Western Pacific, p < 0.01). All regions met ≥ 16/20 quality indicators, but quality was < 75% for tobacco cessation and return-to-work counseling (lower in Americas, p = < 0.05). INTERPRETATION This first-ever survey of CR around the globe suggests CR quality is high. However, there is significant regional variation, which could impact patient outcomes.
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- Marta Supervia
- Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J1P3, Canada
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- Peiking University People' Hospital, 11 Xizhimen S St, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627 - Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, Brazil
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Dep. Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- Stellenbosch University & International Olympic Committee Research Center South Africa, Francie Van Zijl Drive, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa
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- Hospital Santa Marta, R. de Santa Marta 50, Lisbon 1169-024, Portugal
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal - 576104, Karnataka
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- Hospital Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1710, Brunei
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- Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue, Quezon City 1100, Philippines
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore, National University Health System Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Level 9, Cardiac Department, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados
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- University of Iceland, Saemundargata 2, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, Dr. Koste Todorovića 8, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, Save Mrkalja 14, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Cardiology, Str. Testemitanu, 20, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham LL13 7TD, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Sports Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 57001, Greece
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fevzi Çakmak Mah Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cad. No:10 Üst Kaynarca Pendik / İstanbul, Turkey
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- Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University, Dongil-ro 1342, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Asociacion Cardiovascular Centroccidental (ASCARDIO), 17 Callejón 12, Barquisimeto 3001, Lara, Venezuela
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- ICCCV Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, No. 702 entre A y Paseo, Vedado, Calle 17, La Habana, Cuba
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- Instituto Nacional Cardiovascular (INCOR), Jirón Coronel Zegarra, Jesus Maria, Lima 11, Peru
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- National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Kav 87, Jl. Letjen. S. Parman, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- University of Medicine & Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Clinic, Bvd CD Loga 49, 300020 Timisoara, Romania
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- State Hospital for Cardiology, Gyógy tér 2, Balatonfüred 8230, Hungary
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- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 69, Guizi Road, Taishan District, New Taipei City 24352, Taiwan
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- The University of Auckland, 71 Merton Road, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Tbilisi State Medical University, 33 Vazha Pshavela Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Spanish Association Hospital, Bulevar Gral. Artigas 1471, Montevideo 1471, Uruguay
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- PHYSIS Prevencion Cardiovascular, Cdla Bolivariana Av. del Libertador - Mz I Villa 5, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, Belisario Domínguez Sección 16, Tlalpan, 14080 CDMX, Mexico
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar-Jerib Ave., Isfahan 81746 73461, IR, Iran
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- University of Palacky, University Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 185/6, Nová Ulice, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Division of Cardiology, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Finland
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Care and Research Institute, Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pavia, Italy
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- Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Shaare Zedek Medical Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Maxima Medical Centre, De Run 4600, 5504 DB Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Ślaskie Centrum Rehabilitacji w Ustroniu, Zdrojowa 6, 43-450 Ustroń, Poland
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- Heart House Martin, Bagarova 30, Martin, Podháj, Slovakia
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
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- Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København, NV, Denmark
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- Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Sociedad Chilena de Cardiología, Alfredo Barros Errázuriz 1954, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- Cardiovascular Institute of Buenos Aires, Av. del Libertador 6302, 1428 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Loire-Vendée-Océan Hospital, Boulevard des Régents, 44270 Machecoul, France
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, 182 88 Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, British Colombia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Moncton Hospital, 135 Macbeath Ave, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 6Z8, Canada
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- Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi 100096, China
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- York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J1P3, Canada
- University Health Network, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
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Turk-Adawi K, Supervia M, Lopez-Jimenez F, Pesah E, Ding R, Britto RR, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Derman W, Abreu A, Babu AS, Santos CA, Jong SK, Cuenza L, Yeo TJ, Scantlebury D, Andersen K, Gonzalez G, Giga V, Vulic D, Vataman E, Cliff J, Kouidi E, Yagci I, Kim C, Benaim B, Estany ER, Fernandez R, Radi B, Gaita D, Simon A, Chen SY, Roxburgh B, Martin JC, Maskhulia L, Burdiat G, Salmon R, Lomelí H, Sadeghi M, Sovova E, Hautala A, Tamuleviciute-Prasciene E, Ambrosetti M, Neubeck L, Asher E, Kemps H, Eysymontt Z, Farsky S, Hayward J, Prescott E, Dawkes S, Santibanez C, Zeballos C, Pavy B, Kiessling A, Sarrafzadegan N, Baer C, Thomas R, Hu D, Grace SL. Cardiac Rehabilitation Availability and Density around the Globe. EClinicalMedicine 2019; 13:31-45. [PMID: 31517261 PMCID: PMC6737209 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Despite the epidemic of cardiovascular disease and the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), availability is known to be insufficient, although this is not quantified. This study ascertained CR availability, volumes and its drivers, and density. METHODS A survey was administered to CR programs globally. Cardiac associations and local champions facilitated program identification. Factors associated with volumes were assessed using generalized linear mixed models, and compared by World Health Organization region. Density (i.e. annual ischemic heart disease [IHD] incidence estimate from Global Burden of Disease study divided by national CR capacity) was computed. FINDINGS CR was available in 111/203 (54.7%) countries; data were collected in 93 (83.8% country response; N = 1082 surveys, 32.1% program response rate). Availability by region ranged from 80.7% of countries in Europe, to 17.0% in Africa (p < .001). There were 5753 programs globally that could serve 1,655,083 patients/year, despite an estimated 20,279,651 incident IHD cases globally/year. Volume was significantly greater where patients were systematically referred (odds ratio [OR] = 1.36, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.35-1.38) and programs offered alternative models (OR = 1.05, 95%CI = 1.04-1.06), and significantly lower with private (OR = .92, 95%CI = .91-.93) or public (OR = .83, 95%CI = .82-84) funding compared to hybrid sources.Median capacity (i.e., number of patients a program could serve annually) was 246/program (Q25-Q75 = 150-390). The absolute density was one CR spot per 11 IHD cases in countries with CR, and 12 globally. INTERPRETATION CR is available in only half of countries globally. Where offered, capacity is grossly insufficient, such that most patients will not derive the benefits associated with participation.
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- Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J1P3, Canada
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- Peiking University People' Hospital, 11 Xizhimen S St, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627 - Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, Brazil
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Dep. Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- Stellenbosch University & International Olympic Committee Research Center South Africa, Francie Van Zijl Drive, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa
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- Hospital Santa Marta, 1169-024, R. de Santa Marta 50, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal - 576104, Karnataka
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- Hospital Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1710, Brunei
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- Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore, National University Health System (NUHS) Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Level 9, Cardiac Department, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados
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- University of Iceland, Saemundargata 2, IS-101, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, Dr. Koste Todorovića 8, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, Save Mrkalja 14, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Cardiology, Str. Testemitanu, 20, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham LL13 7TD, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Sports Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 57001, Greece
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fevzi Çakmak Mah Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cad. No:10 Üst Kaynarca Pendik / İstanbul, Turkey
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- Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University, Dongil-ro 1342, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- ASCARDIO, 17 Callejón 12, Barquisimeto 3001, Lara, Venezuela
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- ICCCV Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, No. 702 entre A y Paseo, Vedado, Calle 17, La Habana, Cuba
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- INCOR Instituto Nacional Cardiovascular, Jirón Coronel Zegarra, Jesus Maria, Lima 11, Peru
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- National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Kav 87, Jl. Letjen. S. Parman, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- University of Medicine & Pharmacy "Victor Babes "Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Clinic, Bvd CD Loga 49, 300020 Timisoara, Romania
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- State Hospital for Cardiology, Balatonfüred, Gyógy tér 2, 8230, Hungary
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- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 69, Guizi Road, Taishan District, New Taipei City 24352, Taiwan
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- The University of Auckland, 71 Merton Road, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Tbilisi State Medical University, 33 Vazha Pshavela Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Spanish Association Hospital, 11200, Bulevar Gral. Artigas, 1471 Montevideo, Uruguay
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- PHYSIS Prevencion Cardiovascular, Cdla Bolivariana Av. del Libertador - Mz I Villa 5, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, Belisario Domínguez Sección 16, Belisario Domínguez Secc 16, 14080 Tlalpan, CDMX, Mexico
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar-Jerib Ave., Isfahan, IR 81746 73461, Iran
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- University of Palacky, University Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 185/6, Nová Ulice, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Division of Cardiology, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Finland
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Care and Research Institute, Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pavia, Italy
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- Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Shaare Zedek Medical Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Maxima Medical Centre, De Run 4600, 5504, DB, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Ślaskie Centrum Rehabilitacji w Ustroniu, Zdrojowa 6, 43-450 Ustroń, Poland
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- Heart House Martin, Bagarova 30, Martin (Podháj), Slovakia
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
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- Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København, NV, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Sociedad Chilena de Cardiología, Alfredo Barros Errázuriz 1954, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- Cardiovascular Institute of Buenos Aires, Av. del Libertador 6302, 1428 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Loire-Vendée-Océan hospital, Boulevard des Régents, 44270 Machecoul, France
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar-Jerib Ave., Isfahan, IR 81746 73461, Iran
- University of British Columbia,2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Moncton Hospital, 135 Macbeath Ave, Moncton, NB E1C 6Z8, Canada
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100096
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- York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J1P3, Canada
- KITE-University Health Network, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Nebel R, Jensen K, Hackbusch M, Grilli M, Gielen S, Schwaab B, Rauch B. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcome Study in Heart Failure (CROS-HF): A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:929-952. [PMID: 31177833 PMCID: PMC7272131 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319854140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Background In heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF)
patients the effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on top of
state-of-the-art pharmacological and device therapy on mortality,
hospitalization, exercise capacity and quality-of-life are not well
established. Design The design of this study involved a structured review and meta-analysis. Methods Evaluation of randomised controlled trials of exercise-based cardiac
rehabilitation in HFrEF-patients with left ventricular ejection fraction
≤40% of any aetiology with a follow-up of ≥6 months published in 1999 or
later. Results Out of 12,229 abstracts, 25 randomised controlled trials including 4481
HFrEF-patients were included in the final evaluation. Heterogeneity in study
population, study design and exercise-based cardiac
rehabilitation-intervention was evident. No significant difference in the
effect of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on mortality compared to
control-group was found (hazard ratio 0.75, 95% confidence interval
0.39–1.41, four studies; 12-months follow-up: relative risk 1.29, 95%
confidence interval 0.66–2.49, eight studies; six-months follow-up: relative
risk 0.91, 95% confidence interval 0.26–3.16, seven studies). In addition
there was no significant difference between the groups with respect to
‘hospitalization-for-any-reason’ (12-months follow-up: relative risk 0.79,
95% confidence interval 0.41–1.53, four studies), or
‘hospitalization-due-to-heart-failure’ (12-months follow-up: relative risk
0.59, 95% confidence interval 0.12–2.91, four studies; six-months follow-up:
relative risk 0.84, 95% confidence interval 0.07–9.71, three studies). All
studies show improvement of exercise capacity. Participation in
exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation significantly improved quality-of-life
as evaluated with the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire: (six-months
follow-up: mean difference 1.94, 95% confidence interval 0.35–3.56, two
studies), but no significant results emerged for quality-of-life measured by
the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (nine-months or more
follow-up: mean difference –4.19, 95% confidence interval –10.51–2.12, seven
studies; six-months follow-up: mean difference –5.97, 95% confidence
interval –16.17–4.23, four studies). Conclusion No association between exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation and mortality or
hospitalisation could be observed in HFrEF patients but exercise-based
cardiac rehabilitation is likely to improve exercise capacity and quality of
life.
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- Hermann-Albrecht-Klinik Mettnau, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty University Library, University of Mannheim-Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care, Klinikum Lippe, Detmold, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Curschmann Klinik, Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
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- Institut für Herzinfarktforschung (IHF), Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Reiss N, Schmidt T, Langheim E, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Marx R, Sindermann JR, Knoglinger E. Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation of LVAD Patients-Updated Recommendations from the Working Group of the German Society for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 69:70-82. [PMID: 31170737 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1691837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cardiac rehabilitation physicians are faced to an increasing number of heart failure patients supported by left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Many of these patients have complex medical issues and prolonged hospitalizations and therefore need special cardiac rehabilitation strategies including psychological, social, and educational support which are actually poorly implemented.Cardiac rehabilitation with clear guidance and more evidence should be considered as an essential component of the patient care plan especially regarding the increasing number of destination patients and their long-term follow-up.In this article the working group for postimplant treatment and rehabilitation of LVAD patients of the German Society for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases has summarized and updated the recommendations for the cardiac rehabilitation of LVAD patients considering the latest literature.
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- Nils Reiss
- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany.,Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University, Cologne, Germany
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- MediClin Fachklinik Rhein/Ruhr, Essen, Germany
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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Abreu A, Pesah E, Supervia M, Turk-Adawi K, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Lopez-Jimenez F, Ambrosetti M, Andersen K, Giga V, Vulic D, Vataman E, Gaita D, Cliff J, Kouidi E, Yagci I, Simon A, Hautala A, Tamuleviciute-Prasciene E, Kemps H, Eysymontt Z, Farsky S, Hayward J, Prescott E, Dawkes S, Pavy B, Kiessling A, Sovova E, Grace SL. Cardiac rehabilitation availability and delivery in Europe: How does it differ by region and compare with other high-income countries? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 26:1131-1146. [DOI: 10.1177/2047487319827453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Ana Abreu
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Santa Maria, Portugal
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, York University, Canada
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Spain
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Care and Research Institute Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iceland, Iceland
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, Serbia
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- University of Banja Luka, Center for Medical Research, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Cardiology, Moldova Academy of Science, Republica Moldova
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Clinic, Romania
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, UK
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- Department of First Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Marmara University School of Medicine, Turkey
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, State Hospital for Cardiology, Hungary
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Oulu University Hospital, Finland
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- Department of Cardiology, Maxima Medical Centre, The Netherlands
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Ślaskie Centrum Rehabilitacji w Ustroniu, Poland
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- Cardiology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK
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- Cardiology Department, Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital, Denmark
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Loire-Vendée-Océan Hospital, France
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences Danderyd Hospital, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Palacky, University Hospital Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, York University, Canada
- Toronto Rehabiliation Institute, University Health Network, Canada
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Mommertz S, Schulte-Eistrup S, Willemsen D, Sindermann J, Predel HG, Reiss N. Development of exercise-related values in heart failure patients supported with a left ventricular assist device. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 42:201-206. [DOI: 10.1177/0391398818815492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Following implantation of a left ventricular assist device, the build-up and long-term maintenance of adequate exercise capacity and functional performance become crucial. The aim of this study was to observe the development of exercise-related values at different times, as well as to detect possible influencing factors. We performed a prospective single-centre study: 10 patients (63 years, 100% male, body mass index = 27.5, 100% HeartWare) underwent the following diagnostic tests during cardiac rehabilitation and during two subsequent ambulatory visits: 6-min walking test, handgrip strength test, cardiopulmonary exercise test and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure questionnaire. Mean follow-up was 482 days after left ventricular assist device implantation. Significant improvements could be observed between the end of cardiac rehabilitation and ambulatory visit 1; 6-min walking distance increased from 367 to 449 m (p < 0.01), peak VO2 from 10.0 to 11.9 mL/kg/min (p < 0.05) and peak load from 62.4 to 83.0 W (p < 0.01). However, there were no further improvements between ambulatory visit 1 and ambulatory visit 2. In the long term, a significant mean weight gain of more than 10 kg could be observed (p < 0.01). A negative linear correlation between weight gain and absolute improvement in peak load (r = −0.77, p < 0.01) and peak VO2 (r = −0.75, p < 0.05) could be demonstrated. In conclusion, exercise-related values following left ventricular assist device implantation initially improve significantly. Later, however, no further improvements can be observed. In the long term, pronounced weight gain is conspicuous, concomitant with a significantly lower increase in exercise values of the patients. In the future, both dietary and structured physical activity follow-up interventions should be integrated in patient routines.
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Turk-Adawi K, Supervia M, Lopez-Jimenez F, Pesah E, Ding R, Britto R, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Derman W, Abreu A, Grace S. MS06.6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Availability and Density Around the Globe. Glob Heart 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2018.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Predel HG. Inspiratory muscle training – an inspiration for more effective cardiac rehabilitation in heart failure patients? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2018; 25:1687-1690. [DOI: 10.1177/2047487318798917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Schulte-Eistrup S, Reiss N. Effects of pump speed changes on exercise capacity in patients supported with a left ventricular assist device-an overview. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:S1802-S1810. [PMID: 30034856 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.01.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
The implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has been established as a successful treatment for terminal heart failure (HF) for many years. Patient benefits include significantly improved survival, as well as improved quality of life. However, peak exercise capacity following LVAD implantation remains considerably restricted. This could be due to the predominate use of continuous-flow pumps, which operate at a fixed rotational speed and do not adapt to exercise conditions. Therefore, current research is focused on whether, and to what extent, adaptations in pump speed can influence and improve patient exercise capacity. We performed a systematic PubMed literature search on this topic, and found 11 relevant studies with 161 patients. Exercise time, peak work load, total cardiac output (TCO), peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) and, if available, values at the anaerobic threshold (AT) were all taken into consideration. Possible complications were documented. This paper aims to compare the results from these studies in order to discuss the effects of pump speed adaptations on exercise capacity.
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany.,Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Mommertz S, Nitters-Daske A, Meyer genannt Potthoff C, Schulte-Eistrup S, Reiss N. Exercise Capacity and Functional Performance in Patients With an HVAD Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): Development 6 Month After Discharge From Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2018.01.722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine and Exercise Physiology, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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Supervía Pola M, Turk-Adawi K, Pesah E, Lopez-Jimenez F, Rongjing D, Britto R, Derman W, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Abreu A, Khiong JS, Andersen K, Gonzalez G, Giga V, Yeo TJ, Scantlebury D, Vulic D, Vataman E, Cuenza L, Grace S. AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION AROUND THE GLOBE: PATIENTS SERVED, PROVIDERS, AND CORE COMPONENTS. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32422-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Mommertz S, Hannig M, Schulte-Eistrup S, Willemsen D, Reiss N. Changes in Total Cardiac Output and Oxygen Extraction During Exercise in Patients Supported With an HVAD Left Ventricular Assist Device. Artif Organs 2018; 42:686-694. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.13102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde; Cologne Germany
- Department for Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine; Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne; Cologne Germany
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- Department for Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine; Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne; Cologne Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde; Cologne Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde; Cologne Germany
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde; Cologne Germany
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Gysan DB, Millentrup S, Albus C, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Latsch J, Gohlke H, Herold G, Wegscheider K, Heming C, Seyfarth M, Predel HG. Substantial improvement of primary cardiovascular prevention by a systematic score-based multimodal approach: A randomized trial: The PreFord-Study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2017; 24:1544-1554. [PMID: 28691508 DOI: 10.1177/2047487317718081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Trial design Prospective randomized multicentre interventional study. Methods Individual cardiovascular risk assessment in Ford Company, Germany employees ( n = 4.196), using the European Society of Cardiology-Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (ESC-SCORE) for classification into three risk groups. Subjects assigned to ESC high-risk group (ESC-SCORE ≥ 5%), without a history of cardiovascular disease were eligible for randomization to a multimodal 15-week intervention programme (INT) or to usual care and followed up for 36 months. Objectives Evaluation of the long-term effects of a risk-adjusted multimodal intervention in high-risk subjects. Primary endpoint: reduction of ESC-SCORE in INT versus usual care. Secondary endpoints: composite of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events and time to first cardiovascular event. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Results Four hundred and forty-seven subjects were randomized to INT ( n = 224) or to usual care ( n = 223). After 36 months ESC-SCORE development favouring INT was observed (INT: 8.70% to 10.03% vs. usual care: 8.49% to 12.09%; p = 0.005; net difference: 18.50%). Moreover, a significant reduction in the composite cardiovascular events was observed: (INT: n = 11 vs. usual care: n = 27). Hazard ratio of intervention versus control was 0.51 (95% confidence interval 0.25-1.03; p = 0.062) in the intention-to-treat analysis and 0.41 (95% confidence interval 0.18-0.90; p = 0.026) in the per-protocol analysis, respectively. No intervention-related adverse events or side-effects were observed. Conclusions Our results demonstrate the efficiency of identifying cardiovascular high-risk subjects by the ESC-SCORE in order to enrol them to a risk adjusted primary prevention programme. This strategy resulted in a significant improvement of ESC-SCORE, as well as a reduction in predefined cardiovascular endpoints in the INT within 36 months. (ISRCTN 23536103.).
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- Detlef Bernd Gysan
- 1 Department of Human Medicine, Private University of Witten/Herdecke GmbH, Germany
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- 3 Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Cologne, Germany
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- 4 Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- 4 Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- 5 Executive Board of the German Heart Foundation, Ballrechten-Dottingen, Germany.,6 Member of task force, Prevention of German Cardiac Society (DGK), Ballrechten-Dottingen, Germany
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- 7 Health service of the Ford Motor Company GmbH, Cologne, Germany
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- 8 Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University of Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- 4 Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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- 1 Department of Human Medicine, Private University of Witten/Herdecke GmbH, Germany
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- 4 Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, Department Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Bartsch P, Deniz E, Schmitto J, Schulte-Eistrup S, Willemsen D, Reiss N. Exercise Capacity and Functional Performance in Heart Failure Patients Supported by a Left Ventricular Assist Device at Discharge From Inpatient Rehabilitation. Artif Organs 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.12936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Thomas Schmidt
- Department for Cardiac Rehabilitation, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport and Exercise Medicine, Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Cardiac Rehabilitation, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiac Rehabilitation, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Department for Cardiac Rehabilitation, Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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Schmidt T, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Hannig M, Altesellmeier M, Schulte-Eistrup S, Willemsen D, Reiss N. Peak Oxygen Consumption and Six-Minute Walk Distance in Patients with an HVAD Left Ventricular Assist Device at Discharge from Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2017.01.963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Skobel E, Knackstedt C, Martinez-Romero A, Salvi D, Vera-Munoz C, Napp A, Luprano J, Bover R, Glöggler S, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Marx N, Rigby A, Cleland J. Internet-based training of coronary artery patients: the Heart Cycle Trial. Heart Vessels 2016; 32:408-418. [PMID: 27730298 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-016-0897-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Low adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) might be improved by remote monitoring systems that can be used to motivate and supervise patients and tailor CR safely and effectively to their needs. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a smartphone-guided training system (GEX) and whether it could improve exercise capacity compared to CR delivered by conventional methods for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). A prospective, randomized, international, multi-center study comparing CR delivered by conventional means (CG) or by remote monitoring (IG) using a new training steering/feedback tool (GEx System). This consisted of a sensor monitoring breathing rate and the electrocardiogram that transmitted information on training intensity, arrhythmias and adherence to training prescriptions, wirelessly via the internet, to a medical team that provided feedback and adjusted training prescriptions. Exercise capacity was evaluated prior to and 6 months after intervention. 118 patients (58 ± 10 years, 105 men) with CAD referred for CR were randomized (IG: n = 55, CG: n = 63). However, 15 patients (27 %) in the IG and 18 (29 %) in the CG withdrew participation and technical problems prevented a further 21 patients (38 %) in the IG from participating. No training-related complications occurred. For those who completed the study, peak VO2 improved more (p = 0.005) in the IG (1.76 ± 4.1 ml/min/kg) compared to CG (-0.4 ± 2.7 ml/min/kg). A newly designed system for home-based CR appears feasible, safe and improves exercise capacity compared to national CR. Technical problems reflected the complexity of applying remote monitoring solutions at an international level.
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- Erik Skobel
- Clinic for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Rosenquelle, Kurbrunnenstraße 5, 52077, Aachen, Germany. .,Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care, Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Life Supporting Technologies, Departamento de Tecnología Fotónica y Bioingeniería, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Life Supporting Technologies, Departamento de Tecnología Fotónica y Bioingeniería, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care, Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, 2002, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care, Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Clinical Trial Center Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sports University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care, Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Hull-York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK.,Department of Cardiology, Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, Hull, UK
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- Hull-York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK.,Department of Cardiology, Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, Hull, UK
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Grande G, Loewel H, Völler H, Mittag O. Gender-specific issues in cardiac rehabilitation: do women with ischaemic heart disease need specially tailored programmes? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 14:163-71. [PMID: 17446793 DOI: 10.1097/hjr.0b013e3280128bce] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) has changed from a disease of middle-aged men in the late 1970s to a disease of elderly women in the 2000s. Most clinical studies during the past three decades have been conducted with men. Cardiac rehabilitation programmes were also developed with special regard to improving the rate of return to work in middle-aged men. The rehabilitation needs of older patients and women in particular have been largely neglected. The aim of this review is briefly to outline our present knowledge on gender issues in cardiac rehabilitation, and to specify barriers with regard to physical activities especially in (older) women. Coping with a cardiac event, women tend to minimize or play down the impact of their health situation and avoid burdening their social contacts. After a first cardiac event, women report greater psychological distress and lower self-efficacy and self-esteem. In addition, older age, lower exercise levels and reduced functional capacity or co-morbid conditions such as osteoporosis and urinary incontinence are barriers to physical activities in women with IHD. Recent studies on psychosocial intervention revealed less favourable results in women compared with men. These findings have not yet been well explained. This emphasizes our current lack of knowledge about the processes and determinants of successful psychosocial interventions in men and women with IHD. A large (European) trial on gender-specific coping styles, needs, and preferences of older women, and the effects of psychosocial intervention is proposed.
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- Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, 50933 Cologne, Germany.
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The purpose of this review is to give an overview of the rehabilitation measures provided for cardiac patients in Germany and to outline its legal basis and outcomes. In Germany the cardiac rehabilitation system is different from rehabilitation measures in other European countries. Cardiac rehabilitation in Germany since 1885 is based on specific laws and the regulations of insurance providers. Cardiac rehabilitation has predominantly been offered as an inpatient service, but has recently been complemented by outpatient services. A general agreement on the different indications for offering these two services has yet to be reached. Cardiac rehabilitation is mainly offered after an acute cardiac event and bypass surgery. It is also indicated in severe heart failure and special cases of percutaneous coronary intervention. Most patients are men (>65%) and the age at which events occur is increasing. The benefits obtained during the 3-4 weeks after an acute event, and confirmed in numerous studies, are often later lost under 'usual care' conditions. Many attempts have been made by rehabilitation institutions to improve this deficit by providing intensive aftercare. One instrument set up to achieve this is the nationwide institution currently comprising more than 6000 heart groups with approximately 120000 outpatients. After coronary artery bypass grafting or acute coronary syndrome cardiac rehabilitation can usually be started within 10 days. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team consists of cardiologists, psychologists, exercise therapists, social workers, nutritionists and nurses. The positive effects of cardiac rehabilitation are also important economically, for example, for the improvement of secondary prevention and vocational integration.
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- Marthin Karoff
- Klinik Königsfeld der LVA-Westfalen, University of Witten/Herdecke, Ennepetal, Germany.
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Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Mayer-Berger W, Meister ER, Baum K, Hambrecht R, Gielen S. Recommendations for resistance exercise in cardiac rehabilitation. Recommendations of the German Federation for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 11:352-61. [PMID: 15292771 DOI: 10.1097/01.hjr.0000137692.36013.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aerobic endurance training has been an integral component of the international recommendations for cardiac rehabilitation for more than 30 years. Notwithstanding, only in recent years have recommendations for a dynamic resistance-training program been cautiously put forward. The perceived increased risk of cardiovascular complications related to blood pressure elevations are the primary concern with resistance training in cardiac patients; recent studies however have demonstrated that this need not be a contraindication in all cardiac patients. While blood pressure certainly may rise excessively during resistance training, the actual rise depends on a variety of controllable factors including magnitude of the isometric component, the load intensity, the amount of muscle mass involved as well as the number of repetitions and/or the load duration. Intra-arterial blood pressure measurements in cardiac patients have demonstrated that that during low-intensity resistance training [40-60% maximum voluntary contraction (MVC)] with 15-20 repetitions, only modest elevations in blood pressure are revealed, similar to those seen during moderate endurance training. When properly implemented by an experienced exercise therapist, in specific patient groups an individually tailored, medically supervised dynamic resistance training program carries no inherent higher risk for the patient than aerobic endurance training. As an adjunct to endurance training, in selected patients, resistance training can increase muscle strength and endurance, as well as positively influence cardiovascular risk factors, metabolism, cardiovascular function, psychosocial well-being and quality of life. According to present data, resistance training is however not recommended for all patient groups. The appropriate training method and correct performance are highly dependent on each patient's clinical status, cardiac stress tolerance and possible comorbidities. Most studies have used middle-aged men of average normal aerobic performance capacity and with good left-ventricular (LV) function. Data are lacking for high-risk groups, women and older patients. With the current knowledge it is reasonable to include resistance training without any restraints as part of cardiac rehabilitation programs for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with good cardiac performance capacity (i.e., revascularised and with good myocardial function). As patients with myocardial ischaemia and/or poor left ventricular function may develop wall motion disturbances and/or severe ventricular arrhythmias during resistance exercise, the following criteria are suggested for resistance training: moderate-to-good LV function, good cardiac performance capacity [>5-6 metabolic equivalents of oxygen consumption (METS)=1.4 watt/kg body weight], no symptoms of angina pectoris or ST segment depression under continued maintenance of the medical therapy. Based on available data, this article presents recommendations for risk stratification in cardiac rehabilitation programs with respect to the implementation of dynamic resistance training. Additional recommendations for specific patient groups and detailed directions showing how to structure and implement such therapy programs are presented as well.
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- B Bjarnason-Wehrens
- Institute for Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne; Klinik Roderbirken, Leichlingen, Germany.
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Willemsen D, Cordes C, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Knoglinger E, Langheim E, Marx R, Reiss N, Schmidt T, Workowski A, Bartsch P, Baumbach C, Bongarth C, Phillips H, Radke R, Riedel M, Schmidt S, Skobel E, Toussaint C, Glatz J. [Rehabilitation standards for follow-up treatment and rehabilitation of patients with ventricular assist device (VAD)]. Clin Res Cardiol Suppl 2016; 11 Suppl 1:2-49. [PMID: 26882905 DOI: 10.1007/s11789-015-0077-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The increasing use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in terminal heart failure patients provides new challenges to cardiac rehabilitation physicians. Structured cardiac rehabilitation strategies are still poorly implemented for this special patient group. Clear guidance and more evidence for optimal modalities are needed. Thereby, attention has to be paid to specific aspects, such as psychological and social support and education (e.g., device management, INR self-management, drive-line care, and medication).In Germany, the post-implant treatment and rehabilitation of VAD Patients working group was founded in 2012. This working group has developed clear recommendations for the rehabilitation of VAD patients according to the available literature. All facets of VAD patients' rehabilitation are covered. The present paper is unique in Europe and represents a milestone to overcome the heterogeneity of VAD patient rehabilitation.
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- Detlev Willemsen
- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland.
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- Gollwitzer-Meier-Klinik, Bad Oeynhausen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der DRV-Bund, Teltow, Deutschland
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- MediClin Fachklinik Rhein/Ruhr, Essen, Deutschland
- Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Bad Bevensen, Bad Bevensen, Deutschland
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- Klinik Höhenried, Bernried am Starnberger See, Deutschland
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- Reha Parcs Steinhof, Erkrath, Deutschland
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- Christiaan-Barnard-Klinik, Dahlen-Schmannewitz, Dahlen, Deutschland
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- Klinik Fallingbostel, Bad Fallingbostel, Deutschland
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- Gollwitzer-Meier-Klinik, Bad Oeynhausen, Deutschland
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- Rehaklinik "An der Rosenquelle", Aachen, Deutschland
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- m&i Fachklinik Herzogenaurach, Herzogenaurach, Deutschland
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der DRV-Bund, Teltow, Deutschland
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