Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 
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We examined the prognostic value of NT-pro-BNP during recovery from exercise in patients with ischemic HF (IHF) of any ejection fraction.
Methods:
Patients (n = 213) with HF (123 HFrEF, 90 HFmrEF/HFpEF) underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Doppler echocardiography was used to estimate resting pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE). NT-pro-BNP was determined at rest, peak exercise, and after 1 min of exercise recovery.
Results:
Patients with HFrEF had higher plasma levels of NT-pro-BNP at rest, peak exercise, and recovery than those with HFmrEF/H...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Exercise Testing Source Type: research
Effects of Acute Exercise on Anxiety Ratings in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Elevated Anxiety
Conclusions:
Although many variables were examined, only higher baseline anxiety distinguished those who showed a reduction in their visual analog scale ratings from those whose anxiety remained the same or got worse. The extent to which the response to acute exercise predicts the anxiolytic effects of chronic exercise needs further study. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Psychosocial Factors Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs on Psychosocial Factors in Patients With Pulmonary and Cardiac Disease
Conclusion:
These findings provide critical information about the effects of tailored rehabilitation programs among patients with chronic cardiac and pulmonary diseases on psychosocial levels. By using the Psychosocial Risk Factor Survey, we have found that total distress, depression, anxiety, and hostility were reduced among patients who completed the CR or PR programs. Current smokers exhibited the elevated mean scores on psychosocial symptoms in the cardiac group that may be a target for smoking cessation program. The advantages of tailored rehabilitation programs are significant, which may be of benefit for physica...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Psychosocial Factors Source Type: research
Influence of an Acute Exacerbation During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awaiting Lung Transplantation
The objective of this study was to characterize the prevalence of acute exacerbations (AEs) during PR and their impact on the outcomes of pre-LTx PR.
Methods:
In this retrospective analysis, 559 patients with COPD awaiting LTx who were referred to a 4-wk inpatient PR program were evaluated. A total of 114 patients (20%) acquired an AE during PR and continued in an adapted fashion. Pulmonary function testing, 6-min walk test (6MWT), and a health-related quality-of-life questionnaire (SF-36) were administered on admission and on discharge of PR.
Results:
Following PR, both groups, patients with and without AE, ...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Increasing Walking Speed to Achieve a Pre-training Endurance Shuttle Walk Time of 5-10 min May Improve Test Responsiveness in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This report compares participant characteristics and test responsiveness with participants grouped according to whether or not faster walking speeds were selected for the ESWT during pre-training testing.
Methods:
We conducted a retrospective analysis of data collected in the intervention group during a randomized controlled trial. The intervention was supervised ground-based walking training, performed two to three times/wk, for 8-10 wk. Prior to and immediately following completion of training, participants completed the 6-min walk test (6MWT), incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT), and ESWT.
Results:
Data w...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Evaluation of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Risk Stratification Classification Tool Without Exercise Testing
Purpose:
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) recommends that patients starting cardiac rehabilitation (CR) undergo stratification to identify risk for exercise-related adverse events (AE), but this tool has not been recently evaluated.
Methods:
Among patients who enrolled in CR in 2016, we used the AACVPR risk stratification tool to evaluate the risk for AE and clinical events (CE). We defined AE as signs or symptoms that precluded or interrupted exercise during CR, and CE as events requiring an urgent evaluation outside of CR exercise sessions.
Results:
During...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Do Wearable Activity Trackers Increase Physical Activity Among Cardiac Rehabilitation Participants? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
The objective of this study was to review randomized controlled trials (RCT), which included a wearable activity tracker in an intervention to promote physical activity among cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participants, and to conduct a meta-analysis for the outcomes of step counts and aerobic capacity (V˙o2max).
Methods:
Eight databases were searched for RCTs that included an activity tracker, enrolled adults eligible for CR, and reported outcomes of step count or aerobic capacity. Mean differences were calculated for outcomes in the meta-analyses.
Results:
Nineteen RCTs with 2429 participants were included in...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Shorter Wait Times to Cardiac Rehabilitation Associated With Greater Exercise Capacity Improvements: A MULTISITE STUDY
Purpose:
Comprehensive exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) results in improved, though highly variable, exercise capacity outcomes. Whether modifiable factors such as CR program wait time and session duration are associated with exercise capacity outcomes has not been adequately investigated.
Methods:
Patients with coronary heart disease (±primary and elective percutaneous coronary interventions, cardiac surgery) who participated in CR programs involved in a three-state audit (n = 32 sites) were eligible. Exercise capacity was measured using the 6-min walk test before and after a 6- to 12-wk supervised e...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Location-Based Sedentary Time and Physical Activity in People Living With Coronary Artery Disease
Conclusions:
Participants with CAD spent the majority of their time being sedentary. Home was the location used the most to engage in ST, LPA, and MVPA. When not home, ST, LPA, and MVPA were distributed across a variety of locations. The average distance from home to a given location suggests that proximity to home may not be a barrier from an intervention perspective. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Factors Associated With Change in Cardiovascular Fitness for Patients With Peripheral and Coronary Artery Disease in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Conclusions:
While younger age and male sex were predictors of improved V˙o2peak in CAD, age did not influence PAD, and neither age nor sex influenced PAD/CAD. Peripheral artery disease–related limitations may override some demographic factors, and strategies for improving V˙o2peak should be explored. Managing smoking and comorbid diagnoses including diabetes and a timely entry to CR may yield greater improvements in V˙o2peak among individuals with PAD. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Development and Validation of the DiAbeTes Education Questionnaire (DATE-Q) to Measure Knowledge Among Diabetes and Prediabetes Patients Attending Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
The objective of this study was to develop and validate the DiAbeTes Education Questionnaire (DATE-Q) to measure knowledge among diabetes and prediabetes patients attending cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
Methods:
Based on patient information needs, other validated tools and diabetes education standards and current practices, experts developed 20 items to comprise the first version of the DATE-Q. To establish content validity, they were reviewed by an expert panel (n = 12) and patients. Refined items were psychometrically tested in 84 diabetes and prediabetes patients attending CR. The internal consistency was assessed...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Review of Trials on Exercise-Based Rehabilitation Interventions Following Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE WHO INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY PLATFORM
Purpose:
Cardiac rehabilitation is an important intervention for patients with heart failure. However, its clinical application in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) remains underutilized with limited research available. An assessment of current research in this area will help guide future investigations. The aim of this review is to summarize the current research focusing on rehabilitation interventions following recovery from ADHF.
Review Methods:
A systematic search was carried out on all trials registered in the clinical trial registry database of the World Health Organization—International Clinical ...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Scientific Review Source Type: research
Underutilization of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Women: BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS
Purpose:
Despite the known benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), it remains underutilized particularly among women. The aim of this review was to provide an overview regarding women in CR, addressing barriers that may affect enrollment and attendance as well as to discuss the training response and methods to optimize exercise-related benefits of CR.
Review Methods:
The review examines original studies and meta-analyses regarding women in CR.
Summary:
Women are less likely to engage in CR compared with men, and this may be attributed to lack of referral or psychosocial barriers on the part of the patien...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research
Healthy Living and Social Justice: ADDRESSING THE CURRENT SYNDEMIC IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
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Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - April 30, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Infographic Source Type: research
Selected Abstracts From Recent Publications in Cardiopulmonary Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - April 30, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Update Source Type: research
