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Source: Heart and Lung - April 29, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research
Gram-positive bacteremia in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Hitting right and hard
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Source: Heart and Lung - April 29, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Marin Pavlov Source Type: research
Comment on: Effects of time of bed rest on vascular complications after cardiac catheterization in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease
I read with interest “Effects of time of bed rest on vascular complications after cardiac catheterization in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease”.1 This manuscript was wholesome to read, and the author's efforts are admirable. Pediatric cardiac catheterization, which is performed by accessing the femora l vessel, requires immobilization and bed rest for 4–6 h to prevent vascular complications. But the studies show that bed rest can be reduced to 2 h without any vascular complications. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 29, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Syed Rayyan Ahmed, Wajeeh Ahmed khan Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Frailty management, exploring potential directions for care and intervention in older sepsis adults
Dear Editor, (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 29, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Jiahui Dong, Xiaowei Song, Weifeng Sun Source Type: research
High- and low-intensity expiratory muscle strength training in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome using non-invasive mechanical ventilation: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by fatigue, noisy snoring, choking, frequent awakenings, and daytime sleepiness due to partial or complete airway obstruction by pharyngeal collapse during sleep.1 The most important factor in the pathophysiology of OSAS is dysfunction of the upper airway muscles, especially the submental muscles.1,2 However, respiratory muscle weakness is also thought to be related to disease severity.3,4 (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 21, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Nurel Erturk, Adem Celik, Ebru CalikKutukcu Source Type: research
Response to “Evaluation of pulmonary function and exercise capacity after COVID-19 pneumonia.”
To the Editor, (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 20, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Gerson Santafe-Abril, Claudia Hurtado-Alzate, Marcela Placencia-Silva Source Type: research
Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the COPD-related Stigma Scale
Stigma related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been reported in the literature for three decades since Kaptein et al.1 reported positive relationships between stigma and respiratory symptoms while assessing various aspects of the quality of life in people with chronic non-specific lung diseases. Perceived stigma, shame, guilt, and blame were studied separately or in combination with psychosocial outcomes and quality of life.2,3 Yet, compared to other stigma-related conditions, such as HIV or mental illness, COPD-related stigma experiences have received little attention. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 19, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Seoyoon Woo, Philip Veliz, Denise M. Saint Arnault, Laura M. Struble, Allison Earl, Janet L. Larson Source Type: research
The ongoing quest for pro-inflammatory biomarkers of delirium in cardiac surgery
To The Editor, (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 19, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Rohan Magoon, Anjishnujit Bandyopadhyay, Jes Jose Source Type: research
Analysis of action planning, achievement and life purpose statements in an intervention to support caregivers of persons with heart failure
Heart failure (HF) is a serious illness with high risk of mortality and negative impact on a person's daily function or quality of life. 1 Among the over 3 million Medicare recipients with HF, 60% will die within 5 years and many will require support from a caregiver as they approach end of life. 2 Although data is sparce to indicate availability of family caregivers in HF, the presence of a family caregiver has a positive effect on HF self-care and outcomes. 3 Yet, caregivers receive little training or support for their vital role and report moderate to high levels of caregiving strain, which can influence their physical ...
Source: Heart and Lung - April 12, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Martha Abshire Saylor, Catherine A Clair, Samantha Curriero, Lyndsay DeGroot, Katie Nelson, Noelle Pavlovic, Janiece Taylor, Joseph J. Gallo, Sarah Szanton Source Type: research
Predictors of physical activity behavior change among patients with heart failure enrolled in home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention
Physical activity behavior change is considered one of the most challenging lifestyle modifications in patients with heart failure. Even after participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program, most patients do not engage in the recommended level of physical activity. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 12, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Zyad T. Saleh, Rami A. Elshatarat, Abdulaziz Mofdy Almarwani, Naif S. Alzahrani, Fahad M. Alhowaymel, Khadega Ahmed Elhefnawy, Nora Helmi Elneblawi, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Donia Elsaid Zaghamir, Tagreed O. Shawashi Source Type: research
Comment on: Severe sleep apnea as a predictor of failure to respond to cardiac resynchronization therapy
The article "Severe sleep apnea as a predictor of failure to respond to cardiac resynchronization therapy" by Jacek Wilczek et al. was read enthusiastically.1 This manuscript was wholesome to read, and the author's efforts are admirable. Pre-existing severe SDB can impair the LV volumetric response to CRT, even in an optimally selected group with class I indications for resynchronization, which may affect prognosis in the long term. However, adding a few more points to enrich these findings would be a privilege. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 12, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Danish Hassan, Tirath Patel, Satesh Kumar Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Comment on “Quality of life and mortality in older adults with sepsis after one-year follow up: A prospective cohort study demonstrating the significant impact of frailty”
To the editor, (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 11, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Aimen Zulfikar, Mahima Khatri, Tirath Patel Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Comment on: “Predictive factors and clinical impact of ICU-acquired weakness on functional disability in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19”
We read with great interest the article by Yamada et al on the prediction of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) and functional disability in mechanically ventilated corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.1 The authors must be applauded for investigating a pertinent critical care subject, particularly in reference to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are certain other important points which warrant further discussion. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 10, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Sunaakshi Puri, Rohan Magoon, Anjishnujit Bandyopadhyay Source Type: research
Advance directive screening among veterans with incident heart failure: Comparisons among people aging with and without HIV
Despite treatment advances, mortality remains high among patients with heart failure (HF), with a 5-year mortality risk of 50%, especially among those requiring hospitalization.1-3 Progression to advanced disease however, remains somewhat unpredictable, as patients often experience intermittent periods of clinical decompensation and worsening of symptoms, followed by periods of clinical stabilization.1,2 When the transition to end-of-life occurs, the symptom burden can be overwhelming, and may prevent patients from effectively communicating their preferences and values for end-of-life care. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 4, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Kristie M. Walenczyk, Casey E. Cavanagh, Melissa Skanderson, Shelli L. Feder, Ann A. Soliman, Amy Justice, Matthew M. Burg, Kathleen M. Akg ün Source Type: research
Response to Letter to the Editor: “The effect of cold application on pain in patients with chest tubes before deep breathing and coughing exercises: A randomized controlled study”
The study is the article of the nursing master's thesis. We performed the applications together with one of our thoracic surgeons. Patients who met the inclusion criteria at D üzce University Hospital were included in the sampling. It's not a very big hospital. In the suggestions section of the thesis, we stated that the sample should be expanded. (Source: Heart and Lung)
Source: Heart and Lung - April 4, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Ay şe Demiray Source Type: research
