Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria F. Paton, John Gierula, Judith E. Lowry, David A. Cairns, Kieran Bose Rosling, Charlotte A. Cole, Melanie McGinlay, Sam Straw, Rowena Byrom, Richard M. Cubbon, Mark T. Kearney, Klaus K. Witte
Summary: The study aimed to compare personalized pacemaker reprogramming with usual care on echocardiographic and patient-oriented outcomes. Results showed that personalized programming reduced RV pacing, improved LV function and size, and extended battery longevity, with no impact on quality of life.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daisuke Kamon, Yu Sugawara, Tsunenari Soeda, Akihiko Okamura, Yasuki Nakada, Yukihiro Hashimoto, Tomoya Ueda, Taku Nishida, Kenji Onoue, Satoshi Okayama, Makoto Watanabe, Rika Kawakami, Yoshihiko Saito
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed 1055 patients with AMI and found that the predominant subtypes of HF after AMI were HF with mid-range ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction, or HF with non-reduced ejection fraction. The occurrence of HF was associated with left ventricular ejection fraction, with a significant proportion of HF patients having abnormal LVEF values during follow-up.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peter Wohlfahrt, Dominik Jenca, Josef Stehlik, Vojtech Melenovsky, Jolana Mrazkova, Vladimir Stanek, Jiri Kettner, Marek Sramko, Michael Zelizko, Vera Adamkova, Jan Pitha, Josef Kautzner
Summary: This study examined the heart failure-related quality of life impairment, its trajectories, and determinants after myocardial infarction (MI). The results showed that 2 out of 5 patients after MI experience HF-related quality of life impairment. In addition to MI characteristics, comorbidities such as renal dysfunction and anemia were associated with quality of life impairment. The study also found that on average, quality of life improved during the first year after MI, but 18% of patients experienced worsening quality of life. Diabetes control and hemoglobin level at the time of hospitalization were associated with worsening quality of life.
CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Francesco Fattirolli, Alessia Argiro, Maria Elisabetta Angelino, Gianluigi Balestroni, Francesco Giallauria, Daniela Miani, Carlo Vigorito, Lucrezia Piccioli, Franco Tarro Genta, Stefan Hoefer, Niccolo Marchionni, Neil Oldridge
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian HeartQoL health-related quality of life questionnaire in Italian-speaking patients with ischemic heart disease. The questionnaire demonstrated adequate internal consistency reliability and validity, confirming its usefulness in assessing quality of life in these patients.
INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniel B. Mark, John A. Spertus, Robert Bigelow, Sophia Anderson, Melanie R. Daniels, Kevin J. Anstrom, Khaula N. Baloch, David J. Cohen, Claes Held, Shaun G. Goodman, Sripal Bangalore, Derek Cyr, Harmony R. Reynolds, Karen P. Alexander, Yves Rosenberg, Gregg W. Stone, David J. Maron, Judith S. Hochman
Summary: The ISCHEMIA study compared the effectiveness of invasive and conservative treatment strategies for patients with chronic coronary disease. The study found that patients with frequent baseline angina had significant improvements in quality of life when treated with an invasive strategy, while patients with rare or no angina at baseline showed no significant treatment-related differences in quality of life.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Julija Gecaite-Stonciene, Julius Burkauskas, Adomas Bunevicius, Vesta Steibliene, Jurate Macijauskiene, Julija Brozaitiene, Narseta Mickuviene, Nijole Kazukauskiene
Summary: The study in Lithuania validated the MLHFQ culturally and provided insights into its psychometric characteristics, suggesting it as a valid and reliable tool for measuring HRQoL. The Lithuanian version of MLHFQ best fits a three-factor solution, measuring physical, social, and emotional dimensions of HRQoL among individuals with CAD following ACS.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Reaksmei Ly, Clement Karsenty, Pascal Amedro, Sarah Cohen, Olivia Domanski, Francois Godart, Jelena Radojevic, Guy Vaksmann, Nicole Naccache, Anissa Boubrit, Vincent Bataille, Sebastien Hascoet, Magalie Ladouceur
Summary: This study aimed to determine the predictive value of quality of life (QoL) on outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) and heart failure (HF). The study results showed that patients with poor QoL experience severe events more frequently, thus highlighting the importance of evaluating QoL and implementing rehabilitation programs to alter their trajectory.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ming-Jui Hung, Chi-Tai Yeh, Nicholas G. Kounis, Ioanna Koniari, Patrick Hu, Ming-Yow Hung
Summary: Although heart failure can worsen over time, some cases can be reversed with appropriate treatments. Coronary artery spasm is becoming the most frequent cause of heart failure worldwide, but it is often under appreciated and misdiagnosed. It can lead to various complications such as syncope, arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemic syndromes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent these complications. This review focuses on the epidemiology, clinical features, pathophysiology, and management of patients with coronary artery spasm-related heart failure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Abdoljavad Khajavi, Mahdi Moshki, Shima Minaee, Farveh Vakilian, Ali Montazeri, Haydeh Hashemizadeh
Summary: This study aimed to develop a new tool for assessing the quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure and evaluate its psychometric properties. Construct validity was assessed through content validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, concurrent validity, convergent validity, and known-groups comparison. Internal consistency and stability were also evaluated. The results confirmed that the CHFQOLQ-20 is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Adam Timmis, Denis Kazakiewicz, Nick Townsend, Radu Huculeci, Victor Aboyans, Panos Vardas
Summary: This review provides an overview of global mortality from acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and examines the regional and temporal changes in the epidemiology of ACS over the past 20 years. It shows that mortality from ACS is higher in men than in women, and highest in lower-income global regions. High-income regions have seen progressive reductions in mortality from ACS, while Asia and Latin America have stable levels of mortality. There is a need for more complete epidemiological data to identify countries with the greatest burden of death from ACS and the need for preventive strategies.
NATURE REVIEWS CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Javed Butler, Amanda Stebbins, Vojtech Melenovsky, Nancy K. Sweitzer, Martin R. Cowie, Josef Stehlik, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Robert O. Blaustein, Justin A. Ezekowitz, Adrian F. Hernandez, Carolyn S. P. Lam, Richard Nkulikiyinka, Christopher M. O'Connor, Burkert M. Pieske, Piotr Ponikowski, John A. Spertus, Adriaan A. Voors, Kevin J. Anstrom, Paul W. Armstrong
Summary: This study investigated the effects of vericiguat compared with placebo on health status outcomes in heart failure patients. The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire was used to measure the outcomes. The results showed that vericiguat did not significantly improve the KCCQ scores compared with placebo. However, vericiguat reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization across the range of baseline health status.
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sarah Chuzi, Jane E. Wilcox, Andrew Kao, John A. Spertus, Eileen Hsich, Mary Amanda Dew, Clyde W. Yancy, Duc T. Pham, Justin Hartupee, Michael Petty, William Cotts, Salpy V. Pamboukian, Francis D. Pagani, Brent Lampert, Maryl Johnson, Margaret Murray, Koji Takeda, Melana Yuzefpolskaya, Scott Silvestry, James K. Kirklin, Tingqing Wu, Adin-Cristian Andrei, Abigail Baldridge, Kathleen L. Grady
Summary: This study aimed to explore changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among caregivers of older heart failure patients undergoing heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support surgeries. The results showed that caregivers reported high HRQOL before and early post-surgery. Factors such as patient pulmonary hypertension and arrhythmia were associated with decreased caregiver HRQOL, while patient marital/partner status and presurgery coronary disease were associated with improved caregiver HRQOL.
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kathleen L. Grady, Adin-Cristian Andrei, Christian Elenbaas, Anna Warzecha, Abigail Baldridge, Andrew Kao, John A. Spertus, Duc-Thinh Pham, Mary Amanda Dew, Eileen Hsich, William Cotts, Justin Hartupee, Salpy Pamboukian, Francis D. Pagani, Michael Petty, Brent Lampert, Maryl Johnson, Margaret Murray, Koji Takeda, Melana Yuzefpolskaya, Scott Silvestry, James K. Kirklin, Clyde Yancy
Summary: This study aimed to compare the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older adults with heart failure who were considered for heart transplantation (HT) or long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS). The study found that older adults scheduled for long-term MCS had worse HRQOL compared to HT candidates with and without MCS. Factors such as shorter walking distance, higher New York Heart Association class, depressive symptoms, and not being a candidate for HT with MCS were associated with poorer overall HRQOL.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Javed Butler, Stefan D. Anker, Gerasimos Filippatos, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Joao Pedro Ferreira, Stuart J. Pocock, Nadia Giannetti, James L. Januzzi, Ileana L. Pina, Carolyn S. P. Lam, Piotr Ponikowski, Naveed Sattar, Subodh Verma, Martina Brueckmann, Waheed Jamal, Ola Vedin, Barbara Peil, Cordula Zeller, Faiez Zannad, Milton Packer
Summary: This secondary analysis of the EMPEROR-Reduced trial found that empagliflozin improved the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization across a range of baseline health statuses. The benefits of empagliflozin in improving health status were sustained during long-term follow-up.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hyun Su Kim, Yoonjung Kim, Haejin Kwon
Summary: The study revealed that readmission was associated with the health-related quality of life among patients with myocardial infarction, with factors including age, education level, unemployment status, and depression. This suggests the need for improved diagnosis and systematic management to reduce readmission.
PERSPECTIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Chu Yuan, Fiona Timmins, David R. Thompson
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nursing
David R. Thompson, Roger Watson, Niall McCrae
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alexander M. Clark, David R. Thompson
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bridie J. Kemp, David R. Thompson, Karen McGuigan, Chris J. Watson, Neil Heron, Jayne Woodside, Francis K. Devaney, Nick Harrison, Danielle T. Neill, David Cutting, Chantal F. Ski
Summary: Research shows that family participation in a cardiovascular disease prevention program can promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. This study aims to explore the expectations of families at risk of CVD towards an eHealth family-based program. The results indicate that families expect personalized design features and motivators for engaging with the program. Family involvement in the development of eHealth programs has the potential to boost early adoption of healthy behaviors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Naruebeth Koson, Nittaya Srisuk, Arunsri Rattanaprom, David R. Thompson, Chantal F. Ski
Summary: In this study, we translated and examined the psychometric properties of the Self-Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory Version 3 (SC-CHDI-V3) in a Thai population. The results showed that the Thai version of SC-CHDI-V3 demonstrated good internal consistency and construct validity, indicating its usefulness in measuring engagement in self-care among Thai people with CHD.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Roberto F. E. Pedretti, Dominique Hansen, Marco Ambrosetti, Maria Back, Thomas Berger, Mariana Cordeiro Ferreira, Veronique Cornelissen, Constantinos H. Davos, Wolfram Doehner, Carmen de Pablo Y. Zarzosa, Ines Frederix, Andrea Greco, Donata Kurpas, Matthias Michal, Elena Osto, Susanne Pedersen, Rita Esmeralda Salvador, Maria Simonenko, Patrizia Steca, David R. Thompson, Matthias Wilhelm, Ana Abreu
Summary: Optimal patient adherence to treatment is crucial for successful secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, unsatisfactory adherence rates have been consistently observed for CVD risk factors and treatment. This consensus document provides a modern reappraisal of adherence to optimal treatment and offers simple, practical, and feasible suggestions to achieve this goal in the clinical setting, focusing on evidence-based concepts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alun C. Jackson, Michael R. Le Grande, Michelle C. Rogerson, Chantal F. Ski, John Amerena, Julian A. Smith, Valerie Hoover, Marlies E. Alvarenga, Rosemary O. Higgins, David R. Thompson, Barbara M. Murphy
Summary: This study aimed to develop a Cardiac Distress Inventory (CDI) to comprehensively assess the psychological and emotional impacts of a cardiac event. Through analysis of cognate measures, focus group and individual review, and involvement of cardiac rehabilitation coordinators, a total of 55 items comprising 8 subscales were identified. The CDI reflects a nuanced understanding of cardiac distress and can serve as a useful clinical assessment tool and research instrument.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
David Thompson
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chantal F. Ski, Susie Cartledge, Dan Foldager, David R. Thompson, Suzanne Fredericks, Inger Ekman, Jeroen M. Hendriks
Summary: In a rapidly changing health and care landscape, it is important to acknowledge the need for integrated care with a patient-centered approach. Unfortunately, care systems are often fragmented and focused on the condition rather than the patient. To address this issue, the Science Committee of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology has issued a statement on integrated care for those with cardiovascular disease. This statement outlines the evidence, challenges, and recommendations for practice, education, and research.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
David R. Thompson, Susanne S. Pedersen
Editorial Material
Nursing
Alexander M. Clark, David R. Thompson
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Simon R. Knowles, Pragalathan Apputhurai, Zoe Jenkins, Emmet O'flaherty, Francesco Ierino, Robyn Langham, Chantal F. Ski, David R. Thompson, David J. Castle
Summary: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a negative impact on psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL). This study examined the mediating role of self-efficacy, coping styles, and psychological distress on the relationship between illness perceptions and QoL in CKD patients. The findings suggest that psychological interventions targeting the mediating psychological processes associated with illness perceptions and psychological distress are likely to enhance QoL in CKD patients. The explained variance was 63.8%.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hiyam Al-Jabr, David R. Thompson, David J. Castle, Chantal F. Ski
Summary: This study investigated the experiences and perceptions of adults with Long COVID (LC) regarding symptoms, support strategies, and the LC-Optimal Health Programme (LC-OHP). The LC-OHP was perceived as beneficial, but access and experiences of other support sources varied. Increasing LC awareness can improve the experiences of those affected by LC.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Colleen E. Kennelly, Anh T. P. Nguyen, Natasha Yasmin Sheikhan, Gillian Strudwick, Chantal F. Ski, David R. Thompson, Mary Bartram, Sophie Soklaridis, Susan L. Rossell, David Castle, Lisa D. Hawke
Summary: This study explores the experiences of mental health, quality of life, and coping among people living with long COVID. The findings illustrate the immense impact of long COVID on mental health and quality of life, regardless of pre-existing mental health conditions. Therefore, attention to the perspectives of people with lived experience of long COVID is necessary to inform future directions for research and clinical practice.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Grace O. Dibben, James Faulkner, Neil Oldridge, Karen Rees, David R. Thompson, Ann-Dorthe Zwisler, Rod S. Taylor
Summary: Participation in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation by patients with coronary heart disease can reduce cardiovascular mortality, recurrent cardiac events, and hospitalizations, improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and be cost-effective.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
