Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amir Aker, Walid Saliba, Fadel Bahouth, Ibrahim Naoum, Barak Zafrir
Summary: This study found that low cardiorespiratory fitness level is an independent risk predictor for major adverse cardiac events in middle-aged individuals without cardiovascular disease. The association of low fitness with a high burden of cardiometabolic risk factors highlights the importance of lifestyle intervention in this patient population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jon Magne Letnes, Ida Berglund, Kristin E. Johnson, Havard Dalen, Bjarne M. Nes, Stian Lydersen, Hallgeir Viken, Erlend Hassel, Sigurd Steinshamn, Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo, Asbjorn Stoylen, Line S. Reitlo, Nina Zisko, Fredrik H. Baekkerud, Atefe R. Tari, Jan Erik Ingebrigtsen, Silvana B. Sandbakk, Trude Carlsen, Sigmund A. Anderssen, Maria A. Fiatarone Singh, Jeff S. Coombes, Jorunn L. Helbostad, Oivind Rognmo, Ulrik Wisloff, Dorthe Stensvold
Summary: The study aimed to compare the effects of different types of exercise training on the cardiovascular risk profile in older adults. The results showed that 5 years of supervised exercise training did not have a significant impact on cardiovascular risk factors or events in the study population.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Christina Schindera, Simeon Joel Zurcher, Ruedi Jung, Sarah Boehringer, Jan Willem Balder, Corina Silvia Rueegg, Susi Kriemler, Nicolas Xavier von der Weid
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between physical fitness of adult childhood cancer survivors and their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Survivors with better physical fitness had a lower chance of having cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting that they could benefit from physical activity to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Josef Niebauer, Martin Burtscher
Summary: Sudden cardiac death during skiing and mountain hiking is a significant concern, with a history of previous heart attacks being the main risk factor for patients to experience SCD, and adapting to high-intensity exercise is particularly crucial in preventing SCD in skiers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Remzi Satiroglu, Sophie Lalande, Sungmo Hong, Mercedes J. Nagel, Edward F. Coyle
Summary: Training at near-maximal anaerobic power during cycling is effective in improving oxygen consumption, maximal anaerobic power, and total blood volume in young healthy individuals, indicating the potential for significant enhancements with minimal exercise time.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sofia Gonsalves Viamonte, Ana Vieira Joaquim, Alberto Alves, Eduardo Vilela, Andreia Capela, Cristina Ferreira, Barbara Duarte, Nuno Dias Rato, Aida Isabel Tavares, Mario Santos, Fernando Ribeiro
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a center-based cardiac rehabilitation program compared to community-based exercise training in cancer survivors. The program includes exercise training, nutritional counseling, psychosocial management, and lifestyle behavior change to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, and quality of life. The study will assess various parameters such as blood pressure, body composition, and inflammatory parameters to provide insights into optimized preventive strategies for this patient population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jennifer J. Stuart, Lauren J. Tanz, Eric B. Rimm, Donna Spiegelman, Stacey A. Missmer, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Janet W. Rich-Edwards
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) and identify the proportion mediated by established CVD risk factors. The results showed that women with HDP during their first pregnancy had a higher risk of CVD, which was mainly mediated by established CVD risk factors.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmad Sabbahi, Justin M. Canada, Abraham Samuel Babu, Richard Severin, Ross Arena, Cemal Ozemek
Summary: Cardiac rehabilitation programs are standard-of-care in cardiovascular medicine. Aerobic exercise training is crucial for improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Goretti Espana-Irla, Joyce Gomes-Osman, Gabriele Cattaneo, Sergiu Albu, Maria Cabello-Toscano, Javier Solana-Sanchez, Maria Redondo-Camos, Selma Delgado-Gallen, Vanessa Alviarez-Schulze, Catherine Pachon-Garcia, Josep M. Tormos, David Bartres-Faz, Timothy P. Morris, Alvaro Pascual-Leone
Summary: The study found differential associations among cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular risk, cognition, and cortical thickness in middle-aged adults. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with better cognitive functions, while cardiovascular risk was negatively associated with cognitive abilities. The relationships between modifiable cardiovascular factors and cognition were mediated by brain structure, highlighting the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health for cognitive function in midlife.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Adrian Montes-de-Oca-Garcia, Alejandro Perez-Bey, Juan Corral-Perez, Daniel Velazquez-Diaz, Edgardo Opazo-Diaz, Jorge R. Fernandez-Santos, Maria Rebollo-Ramos, Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, Jesus-Gustavo Ponce-Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that FatMax, MFO, and VO(2)max are associated with CMR, while RFO is not.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ameesh Isath, Klaudia J. Koziol, Matthew W. Martinez, Carol Ewing Garber, Matthew N. Martinez, Michael S. Emery, Aaron L. Baggish, Srihari S. Naidu, Carl J. Lavie, Ross Arena, Chayakrit Krittanawong
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and low levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with poor cardiovascular health. This review evaluates the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health, including the physiological changes in the heart and vasculature, and the impact on preventing and managing various cardiovascular diseases.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
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.
Article
Rheumatology
M. Sobejana, J. van den Hoek, G. S. Metsios, G. D. Kitas, H. T. Jorstad, M. van der Leeden, M. Pijnappels, W. F. Lems, M. T. Nurmohamed, M. van der Esch
Summary: Lower cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis at an increased CVD risk. This study found that in CVD-RA patients, CRF is low and is associated with step count, sedentary time, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity time, suggesting that improving CRF may help enhance physical activity levels and reduce CVD risk in RA patients.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yi-Xin Wang, Lidia Minguez-Alarcon, Audrey J. Gaskins, Liang Wang, Ming Ding, Stacey A. Missmer, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, JoAnn E. Manson, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between pregnancy loss (PL) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and to examine the role of subsequent metabolic disorders in mediating this relationship. The results showed that PL was associated with a higher risk of CVD, independent of the development of metabolic disorders.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Emily E. Schmitt, Benjamin D. McNair, Sydney M. Polson, Ross F. Cook, Danielle R. Bruns
Summary: Aging leads to changes in the heart that increase the risk for heart disease, but exercise can target and improve these changes. We hypothesize that the mechanisms by which exercise improves cardiac function differ between older hearts and younger hearts.
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS
(2022)