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High-quality chronic care delivery improves experiences of chronically ill patients receiving care
Conclusion This research showed that care quality and changes therein predict more positive experiences of patients with various chronic conditions over time.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - November 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Cramm, J. M., Nieboer, A. P. Tags: Papers Source Type: research

Awareness of diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients in the Gambia: a strong case for health education and promotion
Conclusion: Our study shows that the majority of patients attending the MOPD have poor knowledge on several aspects of DM. Hence, there is need for conscious efforts towards improving the level of awareness through health education and promotion, not limited to the hospital but also within the general population, as part of strategies to prevent, manage and control DM.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - December 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mafomekong FomaYauba SaiduSameeh OmolekeJames Jafali Source Type: research

Hypertension in Haiti: The Challenge of Best Possible Practice
On the fourth anniversary, it is impossible to discuss hypertension in Haiti without acknowledging the almost incalculable negative impact of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. It was catastrophic not only in terms of death and physical injury, but also the widespread destruction of a tenuous infrastructure and public health system. Yet, paradoxically, this virtual blank slate could be an opportunity to develop an innovative pragmatic approach to the equally devastating problem of hypertension as the most common contributing cause of death in Haiti. Rising Phoenix‐like literally from the ashes and rubble, there are lessons...
Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - January 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: John G. Kenerson Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Cardiac MRI assessment of atrial fibrosis in atrial fibrillation: implications for diagnosis and therapy
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly encountered cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice, with a prevalence of 0.4–1% in the US population.w1 AF is a potent risk factor, increasing the risk of stroke fivefold and accounting for approximately 15% of all strokes in the USA.w2 AF also significantly increases the risk of mortality from heart failure.w3–7 Many therapies, including pharmacological approaches and direct current cardioversion, have been tried to treat this malignant arrhythmia, but were not found to be that effective.1 w8–w11 Catheter ablation of AF has provided better outcomes compared ...
Source: Heart - March 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Higuchi, K., Akkaya, M., Akoum, N., Marrouche, N. F. Tags: Tachyarrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Education in Heart, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Heart failure, Acute coronary syndromes, Clinical diagnostic tests, Epidemiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of Memory Disorders in Ambulatory Patients Aged ≥70 Years With Chronic Heart Failure (from the EFICARE Study)
The aim of this multicenter observational study conducted in France was to determine the prevalence of memory impairment in ambulatory patients aged ≥70 years with chronic heart failure (HF). Two hundred ninety-one cardiologists recruited 912 ambulatory patients with HF (mean age 79.2 ± 5.8 years) from January to November 2009. Memory was evaluated by the delayed-recall Memory Impairment Screen (MIS-D). Memory impairment was defined as MIS-D score ≤6 and severe memory impairment as MIS-D score ≤4. HF was diagnosed 4.4 ± 4.8 years earlier and mean left ventricular ejection fraction was 43.6 ± 12.0%. Memory impai...
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - January 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Olivier Hanon, Jean-Sébastien Vidal, Pascal de Groote, Michel Galinier, Richard Isnard, Damien Logeart, Michel Komajda Tags: Heart Failure Source Type: research

Perioperative selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor administration is a marker of poor outcomes after surgery
Commentary on: Auerbach AD, Vittinghoff E, Maselli J, et al.. Perioperative use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and risks for adverse outcomes of surgery. JAMA Intern Med 2013;173:1075–81. Context With a lifetime prevalence of 6–11%, depression is a common comorbidity in surgical patients. Owing to their high efficacy and safety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants.1 Some studies suggest that SSRIs may increase surgical bleeding. However, SSRI discontinuation may exacerbate psychiatric illness or precipitate withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, ...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - March 19, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Holt, N. F. Tags: EBM Aetiology, Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Heart failure, Stroke, Obesity (nutrition), Interventional cardiology, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Health education Source Type: research

AFib in Special Populations
Abstract: For physicians who see and treat patients who present with AFib in routine clinical practice there are 4 important factors to understand and bear in mind when diagnosing and planning treatment strategies: age, gender, prior or incident heart failure, and underlying coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (online video available at: http://education.amjmed.com/video.php?event_id=445&stage_id=5&vcs=1). This review addresses the clinical characteristics of each of these presentations in order. For all patients with AFib, of either gender or any age, the greatest risk is failure to prescrib...
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - March 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: William J. French Tags: CME multimedia activities Source Type: research

In women, increased dietary antioxidants are associated with reduced risk of developing heart failure
Commentary on Rautiainen S, Levitan EB, Mittleman MA, et al.. Total antioxidant capacity of diet and risk of heart failure: a population-based prospective cohort of women. Am J Med 2013;126:494–500. Implications for practice and research A diet rich in natural antioxidants may reduce the risk of developing heart failure. Well-designed intervention studies are needed to investigate the effect of a diet rich in antioxidants on heart failure incidence. Context Heart failure is a syndrome comprising symptoms such as breathlessness alongside objective evidence of cardiac dysfunction. This is a common condition with a cons...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: McKeown, P., McKeag, N. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Heart failure, Stroke, Diet, Vitamins and supplements, Ischaemic heart disease, Diabetes, Medical humanities, Alcohol, Health education, Smoking, Health effects of tobacco use, Tobacco use Women ' s health Source Type: research

Abstract 172: Patients' Experiences from Symptom Onset to Initial Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Providers’ played a critical role in reducing patients' emotional distress and helping them to develop an accurate understanding of AF symptoms and treatment. This study provides new insight into participant experiences from symptom onset through initial treatment of AF which may inform development of patient centered interventions to promote early effective AF self-management.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: McCabe, P. J., Rhudy, L., DeVon, H. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 369: Symptom Type and Characteristics Differentiate Early from Late Treatment Seekers for Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation Session Title: Poster Session III
Conclusions: Symptom type and characteristic, and cognitive behavioral responses of early treatment seekers differed from those of late treatment seekers. Experiencing a rapid heartbeat and unremitting symptoms may have helped participants form a cognitive appraisal and behavioral response conducive to early treatment-seeking. Experiencing intermittent symptoms less identifiable with a cardiac origin may have hindered development of cognitive appraisals and behavioral responses that promote early treatment- seeking. Education to promote early treatment-seeking for symptoms should include information about the diverse type ...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: McCabe, P. J., Chamberlain, A., Rhudy, L., DeVon, H. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Who might benefit from early aspirin after coronary artery surgery?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether early administration of aspirin might optimize vein graft patency. More than 250 papers were found using the reported search, of which 4 new papers in addition to the previous 7 represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, journal, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes and results of these papers are tabulated. Early postoperative aspirin administered within 6 h following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been show...
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - August 14, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gukop, P., Gutman, N., Bilkhu, R., Karapanagiotidis, G. T. Tags: Cardiac - physiology, Education, Congestive Heart Failure, Molecular biology Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Diabetes, incretin hormones and cardioprotection
The diabetes pandemic In 2012 an estimated 371 million people had diabetes and of those about a half were undiagnosed. That number is set to expand to 552 million by 2030. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) constitutes 85–95% of all diabetes in high income nations and may account for an even greater proportion in their low and middle income counterparts (figure 1). As a global pandemic, diabetes claimed the lives of 4.8 million people in 2012, half of whom were below the age of 60 years.w1 The predominant cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetes is cardiovascular disease, with at least a twofold excess risk of ...
Source: Heart - September 9, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Myat, A., Redwood, S. R., Gersh, B. J., Yellon, D. M., Marber, M. S. Tags: Diabetic heart disease, Education in Heart, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology, Diabetes, Metabolic disorders Source Type: research

Get With The Guidelines AFIB: Novel Quality Improvement Registry for Hospitalized Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Methods Paper
Conclusions— AF is common clinical problem with significant morbidity and mortality. Get With The Guidelines-AFIB is a national hospital-based AF quality improvement program designed to increase adherence to evidence-based guidelines for AF.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - September 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lewis, W. R., Piccini, J. P., Turakhia, M. P., Curtis, A. B., Fang, M., Suter, R. E., Page, R. L., Fonarow, G. C. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Other anticoagulants, Arrhythmias, clinical electrophysiology, drugs Methods Paper Source Type: research

Noninvasive ventilation in the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders: concise clinical review
Abstract Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIPPV) was originally used in patients with acute respiratory compromises or exacerbations of chronic respiratory diseases, as an alternative to the endotracheal tube. Over the past 30 years NIPPV has been also used during the night in patients with stable chronic lung disease such as obstructive sleep apnea, the overlap syndrome (COPD and obstructive sleep apnea), neuromuscular disorders, obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, and in other conditions such as sleep disorders associated with congestive heart failure (Cheyne–Stokes respiration). In this review we discuss t...
Source: Journal of Medicine and the Person - August 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center recognized with award for heart failure care
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s work implementing quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation guidelines for heart failure patients. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has been recognized with a quality achievement award for its work treating heart failure. Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure is a quality improvement program that helps hospita...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 14, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news