Screening Versus Brief Domain-specific Tests to Assess Long-term Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction After Concomitant Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Background
Although postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a relevant complication after surgery, assessment for the condition is not routine in clinical practice.
Objective
The aim of this study was to compare the use of screening versus brief domain-specific cognitive tests in assessing long-term cognitive dysfunction after concomitant aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Methods
In this observational prospective study, we evaluated 70 patients preoperatively and after 1, 6, and 12 months using 2 screening tests (Mini-Mental State Examination and Clock Drawing Test) and 2 brief domain-spe...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: research
African American Women's Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease After Myocardial Infarction: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Background
The primary cause of death among African American women older than 50 years is cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease affects more than 16.8 million Americans and occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that provide blood to the heart. This often leads to a partial or complete blockage, causing a myocardial infarction (heart attack). There is limited research regarding the lived experiences of African American women before and after a myocardial infarction.
Objective
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African American women living in the southern region of t...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Women and Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research
Active Physical Activity Patterns Are Associated With Improved Quality of Life and Depression Status in Taiwanese Women With Metabolic Syndrome
Background:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS), health-related quality of life (HRQL), and depression status are independently associated with cardiac health. Therefore, understanding the associations between MetS, HRQL, and depression status and determining factors related to improved HRQL and depression status in people with MetS may help in cardiovascular disease prevention.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to examine whether there are differences in HRQL and depression status between Taiwanese women with and without MetS and whether physical activity patterns are associated with HRQL and depression status in this popul...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Women and Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research
Stress Reduction Strategies Used by Midlife Black Women to Target Cardiovascular Risk
Conclusions
Findings from this study were consistent with those from a preliminary study focused on midlife black women from the West Coast. Recommendations will inform development of a stress reduction wellness intervention for midlife black women. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Women and Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research
Screen Time and Cardiovascular Risks Among Middle-Aged Women
In this study, we examined the factors associated with screen time and whether screen time is associated with the physiological and psychosocial health of middle-aged women. We applied a psycho-socioeconomic biobehavioral model of health and studied the outcomes of cardiometabolic biomarkers, insomnia, and quality of life.
Methods
Secondary data analysis was performed using data from a cross-sectional study conducted with 423 women between 40 and 65 years of age. Socioeconomic, physiological, psychosocial, and behavioral characteristics were measured. Self-reported screen time during the past week was measured using an ...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Women and Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research
