Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dong Hoon Lee, Leandro F. M. Rezende, Hee-Kyung Joh, NaNa Keum, Gerson Ferrari, Juan Pablo Rey-Lopez, Eric B. Rimm, Fred K. Tabung, Edward L. Giovannucci
Summary: Engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activities for an appropriate amount of time can reduce the risk of mortality.
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
Medicine, General & Internal
Ladislav Batalik, Garyfallia Pepera, Jannis Papathanasiou, Sebastian Rutkowski, David Liska, Katerina Batalikova, Martin Hartman, Marian Felsoci, Filip Dosbaba
Summary: Telehealth cardiac rehabilitation is a feasible and effective alternative to conventional outpatient CR, with similar training intensities and safety profiles for CAD patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dominique Hansen, Ana Abreu, Marco Ambrosetti, Veronique Cornelissen, Andreas Gevaert, Hareld Kemps, Jari A. Laukkanen, Roberto Pedretti, Maria Simonenko, Matthias Wilhelm, Constantinos H. Davos, Wolfram Doehner, Marie-Christine Iliou, Nicolle Krankel, Heinz Voller, Massimo Piepoli
Summary: The proper determination of exercise intensity is crucial for the rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular disease, as it affects the effectiveness and safety of exercise training. Various organizations have published position statements on aerobic exercise intensity assessment and prescription in cardiovascular rehabilitation. Subsequent research has highlighted controversies and refinements in commonly applied concepts related to exercise intensity determination in cardiovascular rehabilitation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Meghan Fahey, Gabrielle Brazg, Christopher E. Henderson, Abbey Plawecki, Emily Lucas, Darcy S. Reisman, Brian D. Schmit, T. George Hornby
Summary: Research in animal models and patients with stroke or iSCI suggests that specific physical training variables, including exercise intensity, can have a significant impact on neurological recovery and locomotor function. Properly defining and ensuring appropriate levels of exercise intensity is crucial for maximizing rehabilitation outcomes in patients with neurologic injury.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Christopher E. Henderson, Abbey Plawecki, Emily Lucas, Jennifer K. Lotter, Molly Scofield, Angela Carbone, Jeong H. Jang, T. George Hornby
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of high-intensity training (HIT) to usual care during inpatient rehabilitation post-stroke. Efforts to prioritize walking and reach higher intensities during HIT led to increased steps/day, resulting in greater gains in locomotor and non-locomotor outcomes.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shengyuan Gu, Xinchao Du, Dongwei Wang, Yaohua Yu, Shifang Guo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of total exercise time (TET) and disease categories of heart failure (HF) on the superiority of high intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate intensity continuous training (MICT). The results showed that HIIT outperformed MICT in improving peak oxygen consumption (Peak VO2) in the short and medium time subgroups, but there was no significant difference in the long time subgroup. The paradox of TET on HIIT versus MICT might be due to the increasing poor adherence to target exercise intensity over time.
Article
Rehabilitation
Christopher E. Henderson, Megan Fahey, Gabrielle Brazg, Jennifer L. Moore, T. George Hornby
Summary: This cohort investigation identifies the primary predictors of discharge walking function for nonambulatory poststroke patients undergoing high-intensity training during inpatient rehabilitation. The results indicate that steps per day, baseline Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and paretic leg strength are the primary predictors of walking outcomes.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haohan Yu, Xudong Zhao, Xiaoxia Wu, Jing Yang, Jun Wang, Lijuan Hou
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on the quality of life (QOL) and mental health (MH) of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVDs). The study found that both HIIT and MICT had similar effects on QOL and MH in CVD patients. However, HIIT showed significant improvements in physical component summary (PCS) for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and performed better in physical role, vitality, and social function compared to MICT.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Katie A. Conway, Keyaira L. Crudup, Michael D. Lewek, Jason R. Franz
Summary: The study showed that utilizing horizontal impeding forces in older adults can enhance their muscle strength and walking speed, leading to improved push-off intensity during walking.
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Susan Vorwerg, Oskar Stamm, Audrey Menant, Sven Alex, Ursula Mueller-Werdan
Summary: The study aimed to examine whether participants in CR groups could correctly assess their exertion to achieve their predefined training intensity. Results showed that participants could moderately assess their own exertion, but had difficulties in accurately estimating perceived exertion compared to actual exertion, and overloading and underloading were hardly detected.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
Jorge Motta Anjos, Mansueto Gomes Neto, Franciele Silva dos Santos, Katna de Oliveira Almeida, Edimar Alcides Bocchi, Yasmin de Souza Lima Bitar, Andre Rodrigues Duraes
Summary: High-intensity interval training has positive effects on the functioning and health-related quality of life of post-stroke patients. It improves cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, and gait speed, leading to better physical function in these patients.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paddy C. Dempsey, Alex Rowlands, Tessa Strain, Francesco Zaccardi, Nathan Dawkins, Cameron Razieh, Melanie J. Davies, Kamlesh K. Khunti, Charlotte L. Edwardson, Katrien Wijndaele, Soren Brage, Tom Yates
Summary: This study investigated the impact of physical activity intensity on the incidence of cardiovascular disease, and found that higher intensity exercise was associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease. Moderate intensity exercise appeared to play a particularly important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
T. N. F. Jessika Karla Silva, L. Annelise Meneses, J. Belinda Parmenter, M. Raphael Ritti-Dias, Q. Breno Farah
Summary: The systematic review analyzed the effects of resistance training on flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and found that resistance training improves FMD in both healthy individuals and patients with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Article
Sport Sciences
Amine Ghram, Yaser Jenab, Rahman Soori, Siroos Choobineh, Ali Hosseinsabet, Sepideh Niyazi, Shapoor Shirani, Akbar Shafiee, Arash Jalali, Carl J. Lavie, Ulrik Wisloff
Summary: This study investigated the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and found that HIIT could improve exercise capacity, lung function, RV function, and health-related quality of life without serious adverse events. The control group did not show significant improvements in these aspects.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nastasia Marinus, Dominique Hansen, Peter Feys, Raf Meesen, Annick Timmermans, Joke Spildooren
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of television images on the motivation and exercise intensity of older adults in residential care during cycling exercises. The results indicated that the addition of television images may increase the exercise intensity and motivation of older adults.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Martijn Scherrenberg, Nastasia Marinus, Francesco Giallauria, Maarten Falter, Hareld Kemps, Matthias Wilhelm, Eva Prescott, Carlo Vigorito, Ed De Kluiver, Gerson Cipriano Jr, Paul Dendale, Dominique Hansen
Summary: Due to advancements in cardiovascular medicine, patients with significant disease burden now have a better prognosis. However, aging-related syndromes like frailty become more common among these patients. Frailty leads to exercise intolerance and compromised adherence to cardiovascular rehabilitation. Recent technological advancements in telemedicine have made it possible to remotely monitor and supervise cardiovascular patients, providing promising benefits. This article aims to provide a framework for developing and implementing a tele-rehabilitation program for managing prevention and rehabilitation in cardiovascular disease patients with frailty.
TRENDS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tin Gojevic, Lisa Van Ryckeghem, Siddharth Jogani, Ines Frederix, Elise Bakelants, Thibault Petit, Sarah Stroobants, Paul Dendale, Virginie Bito, Lieven Herbots, Dominique Hansen, Jan Verwerft
Summary: In patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the dyspnoeic group showed abnormal cardiac and pulmonary vascular function during exercise, including lower LV systolic reserve and higher mean pulmonary arterial pressures. These abnormalities may contribute to exertional dyspnoea and reduced exercise capacity in these patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(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
Anesthesiology
Gustavo dos Santos Ribeiro, Thomas Beltrame, Luis Fernando Deresz, Dominique Hansen, Piergiuseppe Agostoni, Marlus Karsten
Summary: This study presents a software development for the standardized diagnosis of exercise oscillatory ventilation (EOV) in heart failure patients. The software demonstrates high reliability in both inter- and intra-rater agreements.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MONITORING AND COMPUTING
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Nastasia Marinus, Sybren Van Hoornweder, Marthe Aarts, Jessie Vanbilsen, Dominique Hansen, Raf Meesen
Summary: This article examines the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the three core components of physical fitness: muscle strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary endurance. The study found that tDCS is most effective in improving muscle endurance, with approximately 69% of the studies reporting positive effects. The primary motor cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex were the most targeted areas, showing positive results on muscle and cardiopulmonary endurance.
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Elogni R. Amanzonwe, Lisa Tedesco Triccas, Leopold Codjo, Dominique Hansen, Peter Feys, Oyene Kossi
Summary: This study analyzed the optimal dosage and effectiveness of aerobic training (AT) and resistance training (RT) on balance, walking capacity, and quality of life (QoL) in stroke survivors. The results showed that AT was the most effective in improving walking capacity, while combining AT and RT was beneficial for improving QoL. High-dose aerobic exercise conducted in rehabilitation facilities was more effective in improving walking capacity in chronic stroke patients.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Wouter M. A. Franssen, Charly Keytsman, Nastasia Marinus, Kenneth Verboven, Bert O. Eijnde, Lisa van Ryckeghem, Paul Dendale, Renate Zeevaert, Guy Massa, Dominique Hansen
Summary: Cardiac chronotropic incompetence (CI) is prevalent in obese adolescents and is associated with systemic inflammation and exercise intolerance.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Dominique Hansen, Nastasia Marinus, Veronique Cornelissen, Wim Ramakers, Karin Coninx
Summary: Exercise prescriptions for cardiovascular disease patients by physiotherapists show better agreement with European recommendations when using the EXPERT Training tool. The tool leads to increased exercise frequency, program duration, and total exercise volume. The study highlights the educational potential of the tool.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Thibaux Van der Stede, Jan Spaas, Sarah de Jager, Jana De Brandt, Camilla Hansen, Jan Stautemas, Bjarne Vercammen, Siegrid De Baere, Siska Croubels, Charles-Henri Van Assche, Berta Cillero Pastor, Michiel Vandenbosch, Ruud Van Thienen, Kenneth Verboven, Dominique Hansen, Thierry Bove, Bruno Lapauw, Charles Van Praet, Karel Decaestecker, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Bert O. Eijnde, Lasse Gliemann, Ylva Hellsten, Wim Derave
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the distribution and metabolism of histidine-containing dipeptides (HCDs) in mouse, rat, and human tissues using a sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS approach. The results show that tissue HCD levels are uniquely produced by carnosine synthase (CARNS1) in fast-twitch skeletal muscle fibers and brain oligodendrocytes. Additionally, N-acetylcarnosine is a stable plasma HCD and is enriched in human skeletal muscles.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nastasia Marinus, Veronique Cornelissen, Raf Meesen, Karin Coninx, Dominique Hansen
Summary: This study examines whether exercise prescriptions by physiotherapists to patients with cardiovascular disease are in line with European recommendations. The results show a wide variability in exercise prescriptions among physiotherapists, with many prescriptions not aligning with the recommendations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Christian Verdicchio, Nicole Freene, Matthew Hollings, Andrew Maiorana, Tom Briffa, Robyn Gallagher, Jeroen M. Hendriks, Bridget Abell, Alex Brown, David Colquhoun, Erin Howden, Dominique Hansen, Stacey Reading, Julie Redfern
Summary: This article provides practical guidance on the assessment and prescription of exercise and physical activity in cardiac rehabilitation, with a patient-centered approach and consideration of the latest international guidelines, scientific evidence, and technology methods.
HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dominique Hansen, Karin Coninx, Paul Beckers, Veronique Cornelissen, Evangelia Kouidi, Daniel Neunhauserer, Josef Niebauer, Martijn A. Spruit, Tim Takken, Paul Dendale
Summary: Every year in Europe, millions of people require a proper exercise prescription to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease (CVD). While a general exercise recommendation exists, recent evidence suggests that individual adjustments should be made to maximize the benefits of exercise based on the patient's underlying disease(s), risk profile, and individual needs. This paper argues for the need to improve exercise prescription among clinicians and healthcare professionals in order to optimize CVD prevention.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sarah D'Haese, Doctor Dorien Deluyker, Doctor Lize Evens, Eva Jaeken, Lisa Claes, Sibren Haesen, Kristiaan Wouters, Casper Schalkwijk, Dominique Hansen, B. O. Eijnde, Virginie Bito
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Iara de Sousa Cezario Jardim, Mauricio Milani, Isac Castro, Dominique Hansen, Marlus Karsten, Lawrence Patrick Cahalin, Graziella Franca Bernardelli Cipriano, Gerson Cipriano Jr
Summary: This study describes the characteristics of cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) programs in Brazil, and the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on these programs. The results show that the pandemic led to the suspension or termination of CR programs, but there was an increase in activities using remote rehabilitation strategies.
ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CARDIOLOGIA
(2023)