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HIIT for post-COVID patients within cardiac rehabilitation: Response to letter to the editor
We thank Li and colleagues for their comments regarding our recent research into the benefits of incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into cardiac rehabilitation for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) [1]. In recent years, HIIT has proven popular in the general community and has been studied across a wide array of cardiovascular (CV)-related disorders, such as hypertension [2,3], stroke [4,5], type II diabetes [6] and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [7]. This is due to compounding, compelling evidence of the efficacy of HIIT on CV outcomes such as reduced blood pressure, lowered body fat, improv...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 29, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andrew Keech, Kimberley Way, Katie Holgate, Jennifer Fildes, Praveen Indraratna, Jennifer Yu Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Vagal atrial fibrillation: what is it and should we treat it?
Vagal atrial fibrillation (AF) remains an under-recognised entity, affecting younger patients often with structurally normal hearts. Although there remains no universal definition or diagnostic criteria, in this review we describe recognised triggers and associated features, including a well-established association with athletic training. We explore potential mechanisms, including the role of the autonomic nervous system and ganglionated plexi in initiating and maintaining the arrhythmia. We discuss the limited evidence base addressing the question of progression to persistent AF, and debate the merits of anti-arrhythmic t...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 10, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander Carpenter, Antonio Frontera, Richard Bond, Edward Duncan, Glyn Thomas Source Type: research

Matched dose interval and continuous exercise training induce similar cardiorespiratory and metabolic adaptations in patients with heart failure
Conclusions: ACT and AIT both induce significant improvement in aerobic capacity in patients with postinfarction CHF, without significant differences between the two training modes, provided that patients are trained at the same, individually tailored, dose of exercise. The TRIMPi method might represent a step forward in the individualization of an aerobic training tailored to the patient's clinical and functional status within cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - July 6, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ferdinando Iellamo, Vincenzo Manzi, Giuseppe Caminiti, Cristiana Vitale, Carlo Castagna, Michele Massaro, Alessio Franchini, Giuseppe Rosano, Maurizio Volterrani Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research