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Medicine, General & Internal
Jonathan Myers, Baruch Vainshelboim, Shirit Kamil-Rosenberg, Khin Chan, Peter Kokkinos
Summary: The study found that low cardiorespiratory fitness and physical inactivity are important factors leading to mortality, while increasing cardiorespiratory fitness and promoting physical activity can reduce the risk of death.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Martin Bahls, Till Ittermann, Ralf Ewert, Beate Stubbe, Henry Voelzke, Nele Friedrich, Stephan B. Felix, Marcus Doerr
Summary: The study suggests that sports and leisure time related physical activity may attenuate the age-related decline in cardiorespiratory fitness, while work-related physical activity was not associated with CRF.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Benedikte Therese Smenes, Bjarne Martens Nes, Jon Magne Letnes, Katrine Hordnes Slagsvold, Ulrik Wisloff, Alexander Wahba
Summary: Low physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are risk factors for coronary artery disease. Our study found that high levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with a lower risk of coronary surgery and lower overall mortality after surgery.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kristen R. Fox, Steven P. Neville, Victoria R. Grant, Kathryn Vannatta, Jamie L. Jackson
Summary: Adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) have insufficient physical activity levels, and ambivalence towards physical activity is associated with sedentary behavior, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and cardiorespiratory fitness among this population. Screening for ambivalence may help identify those who can benefit from physical activity-related education.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nitin Kondamudi, Anurag Mehta, Neela D. Thangada, Ambarish Pandey
Summary: Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are independently associated with cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, and improving cardiorespiratory fitness can reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Incorporating information on physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness into cardiovascular disease risk assessment models significantly improves risk prediction.
CURRENT CARDIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
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Oncology
Catherine M. Bender, Susan M. Sereika, Amanda L. Gentry, Jennie E. Duquette, Frances E. Casillo, Anna Marsland, Adam M. Brufsky, Steven Evans, Vikram C. Gorantla, Tara L. Grahovac, Priscilla F. McAuliffe, Jennifer G. Steiman, Yehui Zhu, Kirk I. Erickson
Summary: The study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with better cognitive function in women with breast cancer, suggesting that randomized controlled trials are needed to further investigate the impact of physical activity on cognitive function.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Francesco Romano, Robert W. Motl, Paola Valsasina, Maria Pia Amato, Giampaolo Brichetto, Nicolo Bruschi, Jeremy Chataway, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Gary Cutter, Ulrik Dalgas, John DeLuca, Rachel Farrell, Peter Feys, Jennifer Freeman, Matilde Inglese, Cecilia Meza, Amber Salter, Brian M. Sandroff, Anthony Feinstein, Maria A. Rocca, Massimo Filippi, CogEx Res Team CogEx Res Team
Summary: Altered thalamic volumes and resting state functional connectivity are associated with physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. Thalamic structural and functional alterations are correlated with levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. People with progressive multiple sclerosis have lower thalamic volumes and abnormal resting state functional connectivity.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luc Souilla, Martina Avesani, Aymeric Boisson, Anne Requirand, Stefan Matecki, Marie Vincenti, Oscar Werner, Gregoire de la Villeon, Victor Pommier, Jean-Luc Pasquie, Sophie Guillaumont, Pascal Amedro
Summary: In children with congenital long QT syndrome, finding a balance between exercise restrictions and promotion of physical activity is challenging due to the increased risk of arrhythmic events during exercise. However, there is limited research on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle fitness, and physical activity in these children. Therefore, assessing and providing rehabilitation for these children is of great importance.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Armin H. Paravlic, Bostjan Simunic, Rado Pisot, Samo Rauter, Stanko Stuhec, Janez Vodicar
Summary: The objectives of this study were to investigate the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test (30-15(IFT)) in soldiers. The results showed that the 30-15(IFT) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in soldiers. It demonstrated high reliability ratings for end-running speed, maximal heart rate, and maximal relative oxygen consumption. Additionally, the 30-15(IFT) measures were higher compared to other tests, suggesting that it may be a more sensitive marker for combat readiness.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Catherine J. Kerr, Sally P. Waterworth, David Brodie, Gavin R. H. Sandercock, Lee Ingle
Summary: The study found that adults who engaged in more than 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week had a lower prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Additionally, there was a negative dose-response relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcyo Camara, Kenio C. Lima, Yuri A. Freire, Gabriel C. Souto, Geovani A. D. Macedo, Raissa de M. Silva, Ludmila L. P. Cabral, Rodrigo A. V. Browne, Telma M. A. M. Lemos, Debra L. Waters, Edgar R. Vieira, Todd M. Manini, Eduardo Caldas Costa
Summary: This study investigated the associations between low cardiorespiratory fitness, lower-limb muscle strength, and cardiometabolic risk in older adults. The results showed that low cardiorespiratory fitness alone, or in combination with low lower-limb muscle strength, was associated with a higher risk of cardiometabolic problems. However, low lower-limb muscle strength alone was not associated with an increased risk.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dagfinn Aune, Sabrina Schlesinger, Michael F. Leitzmann, Serena Tonstad, Teresa Norat, Elio Riboli, Lars J. Vatten
Summary: High levels of total physical activity, leisure-time activity, vigorous activity, occupational activity, walking and bicycling combined, and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with reduced risk of developing heart failure.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert Sloan, Marco Visentini-Scarzanella, Susumu Sawada, Xuemei Sui, Jonathan Myers
Summary: This study aimed to develop a nonexercise equation to estimate and classify cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) using variables commonly available in electronic health records (EHRs). The regression models developed in this study provided accurate estimation and classification of CRF in a large population, suggesting a practical method for population health research using EHRs.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
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Sport Sciences
Maria do Socorro Morais Pereira Simoes, Fernando Cesar Wehrmeister, Marcello Romiti, Antonio Ricardo de Toledo Gagliardi, Rodolfo Leite Arantes, Victor Zuniga Dourado
Summary: This study investigated whether cardiorespiratory fitness modifies the association between obesity and the level of physical activity. The results showed that cardiorespiratory fitness changes according to the level of physical activity and body mass index. This effect modification trend was present even after adjusting for covariates. Therefore, routine assessment of individuals with overweight/obesity and low/intermediate cardiorespiratory fitness is recommended, in order to prescribe personalized training.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Ayelet Shapira-Daniels, Jelena Kornej, Nicole L. Spartano, Xuzhi Wang, Yuankai Zhang, Chathurangi H. Pathiravasan, Chunyu Liu, Ludovic Trinquart, Belinda Borrelli, David McManus, Joanne M. Murabito, Emelia J. Benjamin, Honghuang Lin
Summary: This study investigated the association between daily step count and the predicted 5-year risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). It found that every 1000 steps were associated with a 0.08% lower AF risk. The association was stronger in men and individuals with obesity. The use of a wearable daily step counter for reducing AF risk deserves further investigation.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jose E. Exaire, Timothy A. Mixon
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giuseppe Di Gioia, Federica Coletti, Lorenzo Buzzelli, Viviana Maestrini, Sara Monosilio, Andrea Segreti, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Erika Lemme, Antonio Nenna, Antonio Pelliccia
Summary: Dyslipidemia is common in Paralympic athletes, with lipid levels influenced by the type of disability and sporting discipline.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Esra Donmez, Sevgi Ozcan, Irfan Sahin, Murat Ziyrek, Ertugrul Okuyan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the GRACE risk score in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) patients for 30-day mortality and the need for thrombolytic treatment. The study found that the GRACE risk score, along with the PESI score, were independent risk factors associated with 30-day mortality and the need for thrombolytic treatment. The GRACE risk score showed high sensitivity and specificity in predicting mortality, and its combination with the PESI score helped define high-risk PE patients and predict poor prognosis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tom Kai Ming Wang, Reza Reyaldeen, Kevser Akyuz, Zoran B. Popovic, A. Marc Gillinov, Bo Xu, Brian P. Griffin, Milind Y. Desai
Summary: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is commonly used to evaluate isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR), but there is limited research comparing its quantification with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, a novel TTE algorithm was developed to identify severe TR based on TTE parameters. The algorithm had a higher accuracy than the current guidelines' criteria in detecting severe TR by MRI.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Enkhtsogt Sainbayar, Ramzi Ibrahim, Hoang Nhat Pham, Wisam Beauti, Mahek Shahid, Natalie Hickerson, Mohammed Salih, Joao Paulo Ferreira, Mamas A. Mamas
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Richard E. Casazza, Hymie Chera, Carlos Adolfo Rodriguez, Sergey Ayzenberg
Summary: This article presents a case of a patient with known situs inversus who underwent cardiac catheterization and was found to have chronic total occlusion in the right coronary artery. Situs inversus is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by the inverted position of chest and abdominal organs. Cardiac catheterization is uncommon in patients with this particular abnormality, highlighting the importance of customizing techniques to engage coronary arteries and optimize guide support for percutaneous coronary intervention if needed.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Georgiana Pintea Bentea, Brahim Berdaoui, Sophie Samyn, Marielle Morissens, Philippe van de Borne, Jose Castro Rodriguez
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bulbul Ahmed, Melissa G. Farb, Shakun Karki, Sophia D'Alessandro, Niloo M. Edwards, Noyan Gokce
Summary: This study evaluated the angiogenic capacity of adipose tissue in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries and found that patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) had reduced angiogenic capacity in their pericardial adipose tissue. Gene expression analysis revealed upregulated expression of the anti-angiogenic gene TSP-1 in CAD patients, with no significant differences in other angiogenic factors. Additionally, inhibiting TSP-1 expression significantly improved angiogenic deficiency in CAD patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Moshe Rav-Acha, Orli Wube, Oholi Tovia Brodie, Yoav Michowitz, Michael Ilan, Tal Ovdat, Robert Klempfner, Mahmud Suleiman, Ilan Goldenberg, Michael Glikson
Summary: The current guidelines recommend prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) for patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF) and low left ventricular ejection fraction. However, not all patients will benefit from ICD treatment. This study evaluated the feasibility of using the MADIT-II-based Risk Stratification Score (MRSS) to predict the survival benefit of prophylactic ICDs in patients with HF. The results showed that different risk subgroups had varying levels of ICD survival benefit.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ariel Banai, Rachel Retsky, Lior Lupu, Erez Levi, David Zahler, Omri Feder, Roei Merin, Yan Topilsky, Raphael Rosso, Shmuel Banai, Sami Viskin, Ehud Chorin
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the association between electromechanical window (EMW) and ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). The study found that TTS patients had a lower EMW value, which was associated with an increased risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Harun Kundi, Kobina Hagan, Tamer Yahya, Garima Sharma, Sadeer Al-Kindi, Zulqarnain Javed, Khurram Nasir
Summary: Using latent class analysis (LCA), the study identified clinical, demographic, and social subphenotypes in ASCVD population and assessed the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across different socioclinical classes. The results showed that the younger, female, non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic individuals with a high burden of co-morbidities and unfavorable social determinants of health had the highest risk of mortality in the identified latent classes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Moises A. Vasquez, Mina Iskander, Mohammed Mustafa, Juan A. Quintero-Martinez, Antonio Luna, Joel Mintz, Jose Noy, Juan Uribe, Ivan Mijares, Eduardo de Marchena, Yiannis S. Chatzizisis
Summary: The benefits of pericardiocentesis (PC) in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pericardial effusions are unclear. The study found that PC in PH patients is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and rates of cardiovascular complications.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ken Kuwajima, Mana Ogawa, Irving Ruiz, Hiroko Hasegawa, Nobuichiro Yagi, Florian Rader, Robert J. Siegel, Takahiro Shiota
Summary: After cardiac surgery, the longitudinal function of the right ventricle and left ventricle is reduced, despite preserved global functions. In particular, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) remains decreased after surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Min -Jung Kim, Robert H. Aseltine Jr, Sara R. Tabtabai
Summary: This study evaluated the rates and causes of 30-day readmissions after discharge for heart failure (HF) as a primary and secondary diagnosis. The findings indicate that efforts to reduce readmission rates should include patients with secondary HF diagnosis, and surveillance should extend to 2 weeks postdischarge to identify at-risk patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ya He, Jianzhong Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relation between reverse septal curvature (RSC) and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The study found that patients with RSC were younger and had a higher incidence of NSVT, and RSC was identified as a strong independent risk factor for NSVT.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)