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Effects of bradycardia, hypoxemia and early intubation on bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants: An observational study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Yu-Ting Chen, Hsiang-Yun Lan, Yu-Lun Tsai, Hsiang-Ping Wu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw, Yue-Cune Chang
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common pulmonary complication in preterm infants. The study aimed to explore the effects of bradycardia, hypoxemia, and early intubation on BPD in very preterm infants. This is a prospective observational cohort study. Preterm infants with a mean gestational age of 28.67 weeks were recruited from two level III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Taiwan
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Dietary antioxidant intake is associated with heart failure: Results from the NHANES 2003–2019 Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Tao Li Ph.D, Huangdan Yang B.S., Lijuan Guo B.S., Zeya Shi Ph.D., Wanqin Hu MPHIL
Growing evidence has shown that antioxidant diets protect against heart failure (HF). However, the association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), an important measure of overall antioxidants in the diet, and HF has received little attention. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the CDAI and HF. A secondary cross-sectional analysis of the 2003 to 2019
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Association between carotenoids and the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Qiong Huang, Zhenyu Peng, Siqi Li, Wenbin Nan, Baimei He
Previous studies mainly concentrated on examining the correlation between single carotenoids and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, these findings have been inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate both the individual and overall associations of carotenoids with the prevalence of COPD. This study comprised 2,939 participants chosen from the National Health and Nutrition Examination
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Association of the oxidation balance score with the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from the NHANES 2007–2012: A large-scale cross-sectional study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ziyi Liu, Hongbo Zeng, Hongliang Zhang
The occurrence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with oxidative stress. Oxidation Balance Score (OBS) can evaluate the oxidation and antioxidant status of the body. However, we found no studies that examined the association between the two. To assess the association between OBS and COPD prevalence, and to explore dietary and lifestyle patterns aimed at preventing and delay
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Predictors of quality of life in primary caregivers of patients with heart failure: A model of health literacy and caregiving burden Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Chunli Zhao, Xiuying Lu, Yunying Li, Juan Li, Yuling Gao
Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic disease that impairs patients' ability to care for themselves. The accumulation of caregiving activities by caregivers to patients creates stress. This study intends to investigate the mediating role of caregiving burden in the relationship between health literacy and quality of life of caregivers. This study is a cross-sectional research conducted through a questionnaire
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Association of serum albumin with heart failure mortality with NYHA class IV in Chinese patients: Insights from PhysioNet database (version 1.3) Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Yun Chen, Xian-Bin Cai, Xin Yao, Shao-Hui Zhang, Min-Hua Cai, Hao-Peng Li, Xu-Bin Jing, Yong-Gang Zhang, Qia-Feng Ding
Studies have proved that low albumin level is associated with increased mortality in most diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and hepatic cirrhosis. However, the relationship between albumin and all-cause death in heart failure patients in China is still unclear. We aimed to investigate the association between albumin level and 28-day mortality in Chinese hospitalized patients with NYHA IV heart
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Corticosteroid in non-COVID-19 induced community-acquired pneumonia, a meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jian Liu, Yongquan Dong, Jia Chen, Yuqing Jin, Yunqing Qiu, Lingtong Huang
Corticosteroid treatment in non-COVID-19 induced Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains inconclusive. We aimed to assess the role of corticosteroid treatment in CAP. We conducted a comprehensive search of online databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane, to identify articles published from January 1, 2000, to May 5, 2023. Double-blind RCTs were selected. Two authors screened studies and
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Phenotyping cardiopulmonary exercise testing measures in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A comparison between Italy and Brazil Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Cássia da Luz Goulart, Piergiuseppe Agostoni, Elisabetta Salvioni, Rebeca Nunes Silva, Daniela Bassi-Dibai, Meliza Goi Roscani, Ross Arena, Jonathan Myers, Audrey Borghi-Silva
While patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF) constitutes a global health crisis the incidence, prevalence and prognosis of the disease may differ depending on the continent and country To profile, analyze and compare cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) data of patients with HFrEF between Italian and Brazilian cohorts. In this observational study
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Effects of daily sleep on physical activity after cardiac surgery Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Sueyeon Lee, Lauretta Quinn, Cynthia Fritschi, Anne M. Fink, Chang Park, Sirimon Reutrakul, Eileen G. Collins
Maintaining physical activity is challenging after cardiac surgery. Postsurgical cardiac patients often experience sleep problems showing a reciprocal interaction with physical activity. As sleep and physical activity show day-to-day variations, their daily relationships need to be assessed. However, no studies have examined daily sleep-physical activity relationships in postsurgical cardiac patients
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A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of older patients and relatives prior to cardiac surgery Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Milou S.H. van Dieën, Wolter Paans, Massimo A. Mariani, Willem Dieperink, Fredrike Blokzijl
Shared decision-making plays an important role in ensuring value-based healthcare in cardiac surgery. However, the personal situations of patients in cardiac care have not been widely explored, and thus, little is known about the decision-making experiences of patients and their relatives before surgery. To explore the perceptions of patients indicated for cardiac surgery and their relatives during
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Socio-demographic and comorbid risk factors for poor prognosis in patients hospitalized with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in southeastern US Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Adeniyi J. Idigo, J. Michael Wells, Matthew L. Brown, Howard W. Wiener, Russell L. Griffin, Gary Cutter, Sadeep Shrestha, Rachael A. Lee
How socio-demographic characteristics and comorbidities affect bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) prognosis during/after hospitalization is important in disease management. To identify predictors of medical intensive care unit (MICU) admission, length of hospital stay (LOS), in-hospital mortality, and bacterial CAP readmission in patients hospitalized with bacterial CAP. ICD-9/10 codes were
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Global, regional, and national time trends in incidence for tuberculosis, 1990−2019: An age-period-cohort analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Qi-Wen Lan, Hao-Kai Chen, Ze-Min Huang, Ting-Yu Bao, Chuang-Jia Liang, Rui-Ting Yi, Yuan-Yi Huang, Ying-Xin He, Xu-Qi Huang, Bing Gu, Xu-Guang Guo, Qing-Wei Zhang
Tuberculosis (TB) represents a significant global health concern, being the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious agent worldwide. The investigation of TB incidence and epidemiological trends is critical for evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and identifying ongoing challenges. This study presents the trend in TB incidence across 204 countries and regions over a 30-year
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Development and validation of a diagnostic nomogram in pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Shi Shi, Xu Zhu, Iokfai Cheang, Shengen Liao, Ting Yin, Xinyi Lu, Wenming Yao, Haifeng Zhang, Xinli Li, Yanli Zhou
Pulmonary hypertension (pH) due to left heart disease (pH-LHD) is the most common form of pH in clinical practice. The purpose of the study is to develop a diagnostic nomogram predictive model combining conventional noninvasive examination and detection indicators. Our study retrospectively included 361 patients with left heart disease (LHD) who underwent right heart catheterization between 2013 and
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Nursing care of the patient hospitalized with heart failure: A scientific statement from the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Meg Fraser, Stephanie G. Barnes, Carol Barsness, Craig Beavers, Cynthia J. Bither, Samantha Boettger, Christine Hallman, Anne Keleman, Lauren Leckliter, Colleen K. McIlvennan, Cemal Ozemek, Amit Patel, Natalie W. Pierson, Courtney Shakowski, S. Craig Thomas, Tara Whitmire, Kelley M. Anderson
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Effectiveness of virtual reality-based therapy in pulmonary rehabilitation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A systematic review with meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Esteban Obrero-Gaitán, Celim Yem Chau-Cubero, Rafael Lomas-Vega, María Catalina Osuna-Pérez, Héctor García-López, Irene Cortés-Pérez
In addition to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of virtual reality-based therapy (VRBT) has been proposed as an effective complementary tool to be included in PR programs for COPD. To analyze the effectiveness of VRBT on functional capacity, pulmonary function, and functional mobility in patients with COPD
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Nursing care of the patient hospitalized with heart failure: Executive summary: A Scientific statement from the American association of heart failure nurses Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Meg Fraser, Stephanie G. Barnes, Carol Barsness, Craig Beavers, Cynthia J. Bither, Samantha Boettger, Christine Hallman, Anne Keleman, Lauren Leckliter, Colleen K. McIlvennan, Cemal Ozemek, Amit Patel, Natalie W. Pierson, Courtney Shakowski, S. Craig Thomas, Tara Whitmire, Kelley M. Anderson
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Addressing the functional needs of left ventricular assist device candidates: Development and feasibility of an occupational therapy pre-operative evaluation Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Jessica D. Asiello, Christina M. Kelley, Kellie Cannone, Lauren McInnis, Abigail Begin, Marissa Dittrich, Erin Donovan, Kimberly Beatty, Nicole Lam, Alyssa Taubert, John Wong
Everyday living with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is complex, particularly for people with physical or cognitive impairments or limited social supports. There is a need for standardized pre-operative functional evaluations. Our objectives were to describe a pre-operative occupational therapy (OT) evaluation for LVAD candidates, assess its feasibility in routine care, and characterize functional
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Causal effects between gut microbiota and pulmonary arterial hypertension: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Chenwei Zhang, Yujia Xi, Yukai Zhang, Peiyun He, Xuesen Su, Yishan Li, Mengyuan Zhang, Haizhao Liu, Xiao Yu, Yiwei Shi
Background Multiple studies have highlighted a potential link between gut microbes and the onset of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). Nonetheless, the precise cause-and-effect relationship remains uncertain. Objectives In this investigation, we utilized a two-sample Mendelian randomization (TSMR) approach to probe the presence of a causal connection between gut microbiota and PAH. Methods Genome-wide
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Network analysis of perception of exercise benefits/barriers and kinesiophobia among patients with cardiovascular diseases Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Yi Zhou, Xiaopei Gao, Jiangyuan Xu, Xiaojuan Ding, Jing Yuan, Shaoying Du, Xiaoyang Shi, Yan Wang
Background Perception of exercise benefits/barriers and kinesiophobia are important predictors of low exercise behaviors in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Little is known about the complex intercorrelations between different components of perception of exercise benefits/barriers and kinesiophobia. Objectives To identify the central components of kinesiophobia and to explore the interconnectedness
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Oxygen debt as a predictor of high-flow nasal cannula therapy failure in SARS-CoV-2 patients with acute respiratory failure: A retrospective cohort study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Perez-Garzon Michel, Poveda-Henao Claudia, Rozo-Salinas Andrea, Diaz-Ardila Maria, Robayo-Amortegui Henry
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is known for its rapid progression to acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF). The increased use of oxygen therapy during the pandemic and the progression of AHRF have highlighted the need to promptly determine the need for orotracheal intubation (OTI). Objetive To determine the validity of quantitative measurement of oxygen
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Telehealth care and remote monitoring strategies in heart failure patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Vittorio Masotta, Angelo Dante, Valeria Caponnetto, Alessia Marcotullio, Fabio Ferraiuolo, Luca Bertocchi, Francesco Camero, Loreto Lancia, Cristina Petrucci
Background Heart failure (HF) is a cardiac clinical syndrome that involves complex pathological aetiologies. It represents a growing public health issue and affects a significant number of people worldwide. Objectives To synthesize evidence related to the impact of telemonitoring strategies on mortality and hospital readmissions of heart failure patients. Methods A systematic literature review was
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Association between prehospital time and in-hospital outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests according to resuscitation outcomes consortium epidemiologic registry Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Yuting Pu, Xiangping Chai, Guifang Yang
Introduction For out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs), time is of the essence. While the relationship between EMS response time (ERT) and OHCA outcomes is well studied, a more comprehensive assessment of the effects of other intervention time is needed, which is essential to guide clinical practice. Objectives Evaluating how a longer total pre-hospital time (TPT), ERT, advance life support response
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Lower cardiac rehabilitation enrolment occurs in acute coronary syndrome patients who report low levels of physical activity at four weeks post-event: A prospective observational study using physical activity tracker data Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Matthew Hollings, Emma Zhao, Joseph Weddell, Sharon Naismith, Geoffrey Tofler, Adrian Bauman, Robyn Gallagher
Background Physical activity (PA) and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) attendance are important for recovery and prognosis following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, PA patterns early post-ACS are not well known. Objectives Investigate the level of PA at 4-weeks post-ACS and any potential associations with CR enrolment. Methods We recruited patients admitted for ACS from cardiac wards and clinics
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Corrigendum to “Effects of ventilatory bundles on patient outcomes among ICU patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis’’ [Heart & Lung, volume 63 (2024), 98-107] Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Dejina Thapa, Sek Ying Chair, Mei Sin Chong, Rishi Ram Poudel, Tenaw Gualu Melesse, Kai Chow Choi, Hon Lon Tam
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Network Analysis on Family Resilience, Fear of Progression, and Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Mengqi LIU, Xiaoli WANG, Zeping YAN, Zhiwei WANG, Huimin WEI, Jiurui WANG, Xiaorong LUAN
Background The long-term quality of life of Chinese patients with pulmonary hypertension has been seriously compromised. Interventions to enhance patient quality of life of are urgently required. Objective To investigate the relationship between quality of life and its influencing factors in patients through network analysis. Method 247 patients with pulmonary hypertension in 3 hospitals in Jinan,
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Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: A systematic review with meta analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Kara Callum, Paul Swinton, Trish Gorely, Daniel Crabtree, Stephen Leslie
Background An important component of secondary prevention of CVD (including HF) is comprehensive cardiac rehab, including exercise. Novel, individualised approaches are needed to increase uptake and adherence to exercise programmes, one area offering potential is HIIT. HIIT has been shown to be both safe and effective for improving cardiovascular fitness in both coronary artery disease and HF patients
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Comparison of the effects of high and low-moderate load lower limb resistance training on muscle strength and exercise capacity in individuals with COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Ceyhun Topcuoğlu, Melda Sağlam, Naciye Vardar Yağlı
Background Extrapulmonary changes also occur in COPD. Resistance training can increase muscle strength and exercise capacity. Objective The objective of this systematic review was to examine and compare the effectiveness of high and low-moderate load lower limb resistance training on muscle strength and exercise capacity in individuals with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods
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Correlation between peripheral endothelial function, oxygen consumption and ventilatory efficiency in heart transplantation recipients Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Juliana Andrade Ferreira de Souza, Aparecida Maria Catai, Sílvia Cristina Garcia de Moura-Tonello, Bruna T.S. Araújo, Ana Eugênia V.R. Barros, Maria Inês Remígio de Aguiar, Shirley Lima Campos, Armèle Dornelas de Andrade, Daniella Cunha Brandão
BACKGROUND Endothelial dysfunction and peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) are also predictors of increased risk of cardiovascular events in heart transplantation (HTx) recipients. The preservation of endothelial function may contribute to exercise tolerance. OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation between peripheral endothelial function and exercise tolerance through VO2peak and ventilation to carbon dioxide
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The gut-lung axis: Mendelian randomization identifies a causal association between inflammatory bowel disease and interstitial lung disease Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Youqian Zhang, Yao Ni, Lin Li
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Predictors of postoperative physical functional decline at hospital discharge in elderly patients with prolonged intensive care unit stay after cardiac surgery Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Yosuke Honda, Keisuke Honma, Shuuji Nishimura, Shiomi Nakao, Naoki Sasanuma, Eri Manabe, Yuuki Uchiyama, Keiko Takahashi, Taichi Sakaguchi, Kazuhisa Domen
Background A prolonged stay in the intensive care (ICU) is associated with physical function decline following cardiac surgery. To predict physical function decline after cardiac surgery, it may be important to evaluate physical function in the ICU. Objectives This study aimed to determine that physical function examination at ICU discharge was independently associated with physical functional decline
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The effect of self-disclosure on loneliness among patients with coronary heart disease: The chain mediating effect of social support and sense of coherence Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Jingwen Zhang, Xiancheng Xiang, Xiaoli Yang, Qian Mei, Li Cheng
Background Loneliness is prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). It has a serious impact on the physical and mental health and the quality of life of patients with CHD. However, what factors contribute to loneliness and the mechanism of action still need to be explored. Objectives To explore the chain mediating effect among self-disclosure, social support, sense of coherence and loneliness
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The 6-minute walk test and fall risk in patients with heart failure: A cross-sectional study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Hazal Yakut Ozdemir, Cemile Bozdemir Ozel, Muhammet Dural, Halit Emre Yalvac, Aytug Al, Selda Murat, Gurbet Ozge Mert, Yuksel Cavusoglu
Background Given the increased risk of falls in patients with heart failure (HF), there is limited information in the literature about the possible relationship between fall risk and functional capacity. Objective To investigate the relationship between functional capacity and fall risk in patients with HF and to determine whether there are differences in clinical parameters between patients with and
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Prognostic value of hemoglobin in patients with sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Jin Zhu, Yanyan Dong, Pengda Liao, Xin Yin, Jianzhuo He, Liheng Guo
Background: Sepsis patients have a high mortality rate and are frequently anemic. The importance of early detection and blood transfusion treatment cannot be overstated. Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature was conducted to evaluate the association between hemoglobin and the prognosis of patients with sepsis. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Chinese
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Racial and ethnic disparities in bystander resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Yuting Pu, Guifang Yang, Xiangping Chai
Introduction Bystander-provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP) influences the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs). Disparities on bystander resuscitation measures between Black, Hispanic, Asians and Non-Hispanic White OHCAs is unclear. Examining racial and ethnic differences in bystander resuscitations is essential to better target interventions. Methods 15,542 witnessed
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Use of electronic medical record to promote timely identification and stratification of advanced heart failure population: An industry and academic medical center collaboration Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02
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Risk factors and early outcomes of prolonged mechanical ventilation following redo aortic arch surgery: A retrospective study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Pengfei Chen, Mingjian Chen, Diming Zhao, Liang Chen, Jinhua Wei, Runyu Ding, Jundong Pu, Quan Liu, Zujun Chen, Liqing Wang
Background Redo aortic arch surgery is complex and associated with higher risks and mortality. Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) after cardiac surgery is linked to early adverse outcomes and increased costs. Objectives Identify specific risk factors and early complications associated with PMV following redo aortic arch surgery. Methods Retrospective study at Fuwai Hospital involving 203 patients
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Neurocognition in adults with congenital heart disease post-cardiac surgery: A systematic review Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Cristina Cabrera-Mino, Holli A. DeVon, Jamil Aboulhosn, Mary-Lynn Brecht, Kristen Rae Choi, Nancy A. Pike
Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide. Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric disorders, which can impact daily life, have been reported in over 50% of adolescents and young adults with moderate to complex CHD. Objective Conduct a systematic review of sex, clinical, psychological and social determinants of health (SDoH) factors affecting neurocognition
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Actual status of pre-discharge knowledge of hospitalised patients with heart failure and measurement tools to assess said knowledge: A scoping review Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Mina Nozawa, Soichiro Hotta, Makoto Tanaka
Background Heart failure (HF) patients have high readmission rates and require continuous adherence to HF self-care. Lack of knowledge about HF has been identified as a factor that contributes to poor adherence. Objectives To clarify and organise existing data about measurement tools used to assess pre-discharge knowledge of hospitalised HF patients, the content and level of pre-discharge knowledge
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Ventilator hyperinflation associated with flow bias optimization in the bronchial hygiene of mechanically ventilated patients Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Guilherme Silva Bonczynski, Juliana Siqueira Novo, Alexandre Simões Dias, Luciane de Fraga Gomes Martins, Wagner da Silva Naue, Marcia Souza Volpe, Luiz Alberto Forgiarini Junior
Background: Ventilation configurations are of great clinical importance for adequate outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients, and they may even be used as specific physical therapy techniques. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of lung hyperinflation through mechanical ventilation (HMV) with HMV plus flow bias optimization regarding respiratory mechanics, hemodynamics, and volume of secretion
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Efficacy and safety of iloprost in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Rui Zhou, Zhifang Zhao, Jihong Liu, Miao Liu, Fei Xie
Background The efficacy of iloprost in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is controversial. Adverse reactions such as hypotension may occur during treatment. Objectives Aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of iloprost for PAH. Methods Studies were obtained from an electronic search of the CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases up to May 18
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The year of the patient and caregiver Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Amy Corcoran
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Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory failure refractory to high frequency percussive ventilation Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Berhane Worku, Sandi Khin, Ivan Wong, Ivancarmine Gambardella, Charles Mack, Ankur Srivastava, Monika Tukacs, Felix Khusid, Salik Malik, Sandhya Balaram, Noah Reisman, Iosif Gulkarov
Background High frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) has demonstrated improvements in gas exchange, but not in clinical outcomes. Objectives We utilize HFPV in patients failing conventional ventilation (CV), with rescue venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) reserved for failure of HFPV, and we describe our experience with such a strategy. Methods All adult patients (age >18 years)
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Behavioral interventions and symptom cluster change in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and insomnia Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Jeehye Jun, Chang Park, Cynthia Fritschi, Bilgay Balserak, Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, Samuel Kuna, Mary Kapella
Background People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and insomnia experience multiple co-occurring symptoms, but no studies have examined symptom cluster change over time in this population. Objectives This study explored longitudinal patterns of symptom cluster profiles for adults with COPD and insomnia and evaluated whether behavioral interventions were associated with changes in symptom
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Evidence-informed development of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation education Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Andree-Anne Hebert, Paul Oh, Tracey Colella, Crystal Aultman, Carolina Carvalho, Rajni Nijhawan, Marie-Kristelle Ross, Sherry L. Grace
Background Despite their differential risk factor burden, context and often different forms of heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs generally do not provide women with needed secondary prevention information specific to them. Objective to co-design evidence-informed, theory-based comprehensive women-focused education, building from Health e-University's Cardiac College for CR. Methods
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Reduced IgG2 with thrombocytopenia predicts mortality in patients with influenza pneumonia Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Wenxin Liu, Xiaomei Zhang, Dan Wang, Xiaobo Yu, Shubin Guo, Fei Teng
Background Thrombocytopenia is a common disorder during influenza that is related to high mortality. Objectives A prospective study was performed to investigate the association of immunoglobulin subclass changes accompanying incident thrombocytopenia with clinical outcomes in patients with severe influenza. Methods 96 influenza patients were recruited and divided into two groups, patients with thrombocytopenia
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“A friendly reminder” – Improving workflow and efficiency in a pulmonary fellows’ outpatient continuity clinic Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Alan Hyslop, Roberto Swazo, Joseph P Smith
Background Seeing patients in an ambulatory clinic generates electronic medical record (EMR) inbox tasks. Little is known about the standard baseline message turnaround time to EMR inbox task completion and whether electronic reminders improve turnaround time. Objective 1) Obtain baseline message type and mean message turnaround time (MTT) to EMR inbox task completion data, 2) Standardize EMR workflow
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Effects of PEEP-ZEEP maneuver in adults receiving mechanical ventilation: A systematic review with meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Junhong Zhang, Xuling Wang, Jinfeng Xie, Li Shen, Guoxin Mo, Lixin Xie
Introduction It is important to clarify the secretion clearance and lung-related effects of the PEEP-ZEEP maneuver in adults undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV). There is no published comprehensive meta-analysis of the effects of PEEP-ZEEP in adults receiving MV. Objectives The aim of this study was to analyze published randomized controlled trials, investigating the effects of the PEEP-ZEEP maneuver
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Integrative review of electrocardiographic characteristics in patients with reduced, mildly reduced, and preserved heart failure Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Sunita Pokhrel Bhattarai, Robert Charles Block, Ying Xue, Darcey H Rodriguez, Rebecca G. Tucker, Mary G Carey
Introduction Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in heart failure with reduced, mildly reduced, and preserved ejection fractions can be critical in clinical assessment while waiting to perform echocardiograms or when it is unavailable. This integrative review aimed to identify ECG characteristics among hospitalized patients demonstrating three types of heart failure during acute decompensation. Methods
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Urban Zen integrative therapy: Understanding intervention delivery adherence Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Tania T. Von Visger, Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ
Background Complementary health approaches have shown therapeutic benefits in symptom reduction and improved patients’ quality of life for chronic debilitating conditions such as cancer and pulmonary hypertension. Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) is a mindfulness-based multicomponent complementary intervention shown to improve symptom management and quality of life in patients with pulmonary hypertension
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Factors related to pre-operative cough strength in cardiac surgical patients: a cross-sectional study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Yan Zhang, Zheng Lin, Yuhong Chen, Liang Hong, Xiao Shen
Background Pulmonary complications often arise from ineffective coughing, yet limited research exists on the determinants of cough strength in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Objectives The aim is to explore preoperative cough strength in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery and identify factors associated with diminished cough strength. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 adult
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Cardiovascular risk trajectory and its associated factors among candidates on the waiting list for deceased-donor kidney transplantation: A longitudinal study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Hye Jin Chong, Min Kyeong Jang, Hyun Kyung Kim
Background Cardiovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for wait-listed kidney transplant candidates. Since cardiovascular risk is related to a variety of factors and may change with time, longitudinal changes in cardiovascular risk and related factors in candidates need to be investigated. Objectives This study aimed to examine the trajectory of the cardiovascular risk
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Nurse practitioner-led, virtually delivered, motivational enhancement and device support intervention to improve CPAP adherence: A feasibility randomized control trial Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Jennifer N. Miller, Kevin Kupzyk, Cheng Zheng, Chris Wichman, Sharon Schutte-Rodin, Philip Gehrman, Amy Sawyer, Ann M. Berger, Michele C. Balas
Background Evidence indicates continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy improves several important patient-centered outcomes. However, adherence to this safe and effective intervention remains poor. Objectives Assess nine feasibility outcomes of a nurse practitioner-led, virtually delivered motivational enhancement and device support (MENDS) intervention to improve CPAP adherence in adults
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Effects of ventilatory bundles on patient outcomes among ICU patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Dejina Thapa, Sek Ying Chair, Mei Sin Chong, Rishi Ram Poudel, Tenaw Gualau Melesse, Kai Chow Choi, Hon Lon Tam
Background Ventilator bundles are suggested to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), but significant variations in the effects of the bundle on patient outcomes have been reported. Objectives To synthesize the evidence and evaluate the effects of the ventilator bundle on patient outcomes among critically ill adult patients. Methods A broad search was performed in seven databases for relevant
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Causal relationship between asthma and inflammatory bowel disease : A two-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Jianxiong Lai, Bin Fang, Lirong Luo, Wenjie Xie, Yuanhui Xu, Jian Li
Background : Based on the findings of current observational studies, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are associated; however, their causal association cannot be established due to methodological limitations. Objectives : we use two-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization (MR) to overcome the confounding factors and explore the causal link
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All else equal: Examining treatment bias and stereotypes based on patient ethnicity and socioeconomic status using in-hospital cardiac arrest clinical vignettes Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Jens Agerström, Cecilia Andréll, Anders Bremer, Anna Strömberg, Kristofer Årestedt, Johan Israelsson
Background Research on ethnic and socioeconomic treatment differences following in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) largely draws on register data. Due to the correlational nature of such data, it cannot be concluded whether detected differences reflect treatment bias/discrimination – whereby otherwise identical patients are treated differently solely due to sociodemographic factors. To be able to establish
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High level of psychosocial adjustment in patients on ongoing ventricular assist device support in the years one to three after VAD implantation—A national multi-center Study Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Hannah Spielmann, Wolfgang Albert, Sandra Semmig-Könze, Volker Lauenroth, Christine Spitz-Köberich, Paulina Staus, Katharina Tigges-Limmer, Christiane Kugler
Background Advanced heart failure therapies such as durable ventricular assist device (VAD) support require psychosocial adjustment for those affected. Since VAD implantation has become an established treatment strategy, a focus on psychosocial factors is needed. Objectives To investigate the construct of psychosocial adjustment and to further understand the role of social support. Methods In a nation-wide
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Unraveling the link between dietary factors and cardiovascular metabolic diseases: Insights from a two-sample Mendelian Randomization investigation Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Yue-yue Niu, Aikeremu Aierken, Ling Feng
Background When specific nutrients are inadequate, vulnerability to cardiovascular and metabolic illnesses increases. The data linking dietary nutrition with these illnesses, however, has been sparse in the past observational research and randomized controlled trials. Objectives A Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed to assess the influence of macronutrients (fat, protein, sugar, and
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Effect of antihypertensive agents on the clinical outcome of hospitalized COVID-19 patients concomitant with hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Jinfeng Liu, Liang Huang, Wei Wei, Yingtao Bai, En Chang, Yanen Leng
Background Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to prioritize the management of underlying diseases in infected patients, with hypertension being one of the most common conditions. However, there lies a complicated correlation between antihypertensive agents and COVID-19 infection. Objectives This study is to systematically evaluate the impact of continuing or discontinuing antihypertensive
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Which Components of The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) are Covered by Cardiac Rehabilitation Assessment Tools among Individuals with Heart Failure? Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Eriadina Alves Lima, Gezabell Rodrigues, Beatriz Carneiro Mota, Shamyr Sulyvan Castro, Rafael Barreto Mesquita, Camila Ferreira Leite
Background The therapeutic assessment of functioning in cardiac rehabilitation from the perspective of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can provide a biopsychosocial approach to health care. However, it is unclear which components are reflected in the instruments used for cardiac rehabilitation in individuals with heart failure (HF). Objectives To investigate
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Sedation and analgesia strategies for non-invasive mechanical ventilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis Heart Lung (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Baolu Yang, Leyi Gao, Zhaohui Tong
Background The use of sedative and analgesic drugs during non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) is controversial. Objectives To assess the clinical effectiveness of sedative and analgesic medications used during NIV for patients with ARF to no sedation or analgesia. In addition, to investigate the characteristics of dexmedetomidine in comparison to other medications