Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Arnav Katira, Ravish Katira
Summary: Colchicine may play a key role in the prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with stable and unstable coronary artery disease, as it is associated with a reduction in the rate of myocardial infarction and other major cardiovascular outcomes.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tim Kambic, Nejc Sarabon, Vedran Hadzic, Mitja Lainscak
Summary: Combining resistance training (RT) with aerobic training (AT) in cardiac rehabilitation has shown enhanced effects in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of high loads (HLs) versus low loads (LLs) resistance training, along with AT, in improving exercise performance, cardio-metabolic health, and quality of life in CAD patients. The study protocol has been approved by the ethics committee and results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jose Alexandre Barbosa Almeida, Rencio Bento Florencio, Darllane Azevedo Lemos, Jessica Costa Leite, Karolinne Souza Monteiro, Lucien Peroni Gualdi
Summary: This study aims to assess the measurement properties, methodological quality, and content of outcome measures of cardiac self-efficacy instruments for individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Samuel Heuts, Can Gollmann-Tepekoeylue, Ellen J. S. Denessen, Jules R. Olsthoorn, Jamie L. R. Romeo, Jos G. Maessen, Arnoud W. J. van't Hof, Otto Bekers, Ola Hammarsten, Leo Poelzl, Johannes Holfeld, Nikolaos Bonaros, Iwan C. C. van der Horst, Sean M. Davidson, Matthias Thielmann, Alma M. A. Mingels
Summary: The use of biomarkers in diagnosing myocardial infarction is well-established, but their value in identifying postoperative myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting is less understood. The release mechanisms of cardiac biomarkers, such as cTn, after CABG are not fully understood, making interpretation of postoperative increases in cTn concentrations complicated. Future studies are needed to determine the prognostic influence of biomarker release in general and postoperative myocardial infarction in particular.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iain S. Forrest, Ben O. Petrazzini, Aine Duffy, Joshua K. Park, Carla Marquez-Luna, Daniel M. Jordan, Ghislain Rocheleau, Judy H. Cho, Robert S. Rosenson, Jagat Narula, Girish N. Nadkarni, Ron Do
Summary: This study developed and validated a machine learning-based predictive marker for coronary artery disease, which can quantitatively measure atherosclerosis and risk of death, as well as identify undiagnosed individuals.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean Ferrieres, Francois Roubille, Michel Farnier, Patrick Jourdain, Denis Angoulvant, Franck Boccara, Nicolas Danchin
Summary: The DAUSSET study aimed to describe clinical practices for LDL cholesterol control in very high-risk CAD patients. Results showed that more than half of the patients did not achieve the LDL cholesterol goal, indicating insufficient lipid control in this patient population. Further improvement in prevention of cardiovascular events in these patients may require better education and more intensive lipid-lowering therapy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anete Kaldal, Serena Tonstad, Jarle Jortveit
Summary: In the field of secondary prevention of cardiovascular events, long-term hospital-based follow-up has shown improvement in composite endpoint-free survival compared to follow-up at primary health care, but did not reduce all-cause mortality significantly. Some important risk factors remain unaddressed despite the beneficial effects on blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol disappearing after annual consultations ceased.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2021)
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)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Quan L. Huynh, Son Nghiem, Joshua Byrnes, Paul A. Scuffham, Thomas Marwick
Summary: This study found that high-risk patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) benefit more from intensive disease management, with significantly greater improvement in days alive and out of hospital (DAOH) compared to low-risk patients. Medication and interventional therapies were found to have significantly greater effects in high-risk patients, indicating a greater benefit in terms of readmission and death.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jangho Park, Sangwoo Park, Yong-Giun Kim, Soe Hee Ann, Hyun Woo Park, Jon Suh, Jae-Hyung Roh, Young-Rak Cho, Seungbong Han, Gyung-Min Park
Summary: An analysis of National Health Insurance data in Korea showed that pre-existing depression does not have a significant impact on mortality in patients with established coronary artery disease undergoing PCI. However, younger patients with angina and depression may have a higher risk of all-cause mortality.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Henrik Wilander, Christos Pagonis, Dimitrios Venetsanos, Eva Swahn, Christian Dworeck, Nina Johnston, Lena Jonasson, Thomas Kellerth, Per Tornvall, Troels Yndigegn, Sofia Sederholm Lawesson
Summary: This nationwide study in Sweden aimed to describe the incidence, management, and outcome of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) patients. The study found a low incidence of SCAD, with a higher proportion of male patients compared to previous studies. SCAD patients were younger with lower cardiovascular risk burden, but still had higher mortality and morbidity rates and more frequent acute coronary reangiography.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Birgit Rasmussen, Sasja Jul Hakonsen, Bente Toft
Summary: Cardiac rehabilitation is important in the treatment of cardiovascular heart disease, but many patients do not enrol. This scoping review aims to evaluate studies reporting on face-to-face interventions to encourage patients to enrol in cardiac rehabilitation. The findings will be summarized to facilitate the integration of diverse evidence.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Martijn Scherrenberg, Judith Janssen, Amelien Lauwers, Ine Schreurs, Merel Swinnen, Paul Dendale
Summary: This study found that participating in more cardiac rehabilitation sessions was associated with a lower risk of MACE over a four-year period. The best outcomes were seen in patients who attended between 24 and 35 cardiac rehabilitation sessions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Afrose Liaquat, Ameerdad Khan, Saeed Ullah Shah, Hania Iqbal, Safa Iqbal, Atif Iqbal Rana, Habib Ur Rahman
Summary: This study investigates the use of coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) as a tool for coronary artery disease (CAD) risk stratification and its association with conventional cardiovascular risk factors. The results demonstrate a strong positive correlation between CACS and coronary artery stenosis, indicating the potential of CACS as a useful tool for CAD risk assessment.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ryan Wereski, Philip Adamson, Nur Shazlin Shek Daud, Michael McDermott, Caelan Taggart, Anda Bularga, Dorien M. Kimenai, Mathew T. H. Lowry, Chris Tuck, Atul Anand, David J. Lowe, Andrew R. Chapman, Nicholas L. Mills
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the role of cardiac troponin testing in risk stratification of patients with chronic coronary artery disease. The results showed that higher levels of cardiac troponin were associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction or cardiovascular death in patients with coronary artery disease.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Maria Bakland, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Rolf Wynn, Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Therese Fostervold Mathisen, Kristin Liabo, Tove Aminda Hanssen, Gunn Pettersen
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amalie Nilsen, Tove A. Hanssen, Knut T. Lappegard, Anne E. Eggen, Maja-Lisa Lochen, Inger Njolstad, Tom Wilsgaard, Laila Hopstock
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
K. Haraldstad, A. Wahl, R. Andenaes, J. R. Andersen, M. H. Andersen, E. Beisland, C. R. Borge, E. Engebretsen, M. Eisemann, L. Halvorsrud, T. A. Hanssen, A. Haugstvedt, T. Haugland, V. A. Johansen, M. H. Larsen, L. Lovereide, B. Loyland, L. G. Kvarme, P. Moons, T. M. Norekval, L. Ribu, G. E. Rohde, K. H. Urstad, S. Helseth
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Siv J. S. Olsen, Henrik Schirmer, Tom Wilsgaard, Kaare H. Bonaa, Tove A. Hanssen
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2020)
Review
Nursing
Fiona E. Irvine, Maria T. Clark, Nikolaos Efstathiou, Oliver R. Herber, Fiona Howroyd, Lesley Gratrix, Dana Sammut, Aile Trumm, Tove A. Hanssen, Julie Taylor, Caroline Bradbury-Jones
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2020)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
A. K. Miroslawska, P. F. Gjessing, M. D. Solbu, J. V. Norvik, O. M. Fuskevag, T. A. Hanssen, T. K. Steigen
Summary: This study found that two years after renal denervation, patients did not show improvement in insulin resistance, adiponectin, and leptin levels. Baseline insulin sensitivity was not correlated with blood pressure response.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amalie Nilsen, Tove Aminda Hanssen, Knut Tore Lappegard, Anne Elise Eggen, Maja-Lisa Lochen, Randi Marie Selmer, Inger Njolstad, Tom Wilsgaard, Laila A. Hopstock
Summary: The study compared the population proportion at high risk of cardiovascular disease using different prediction methods and guidelines. The revised NORRISK 2 score and guidelines led to an increase in the population proportion eligible for intervention from 2009 to 2017.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sjur H. Tveit, Peder L. Myhre, Tove Aminda Hanssen, Signe Helene Forsdahl, Amjid Iqbal, Torbjorn Omland, Henrik Schirmer
Summary: This study compared the performance of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I and T in diagnosing obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with suspected chronic coronary syndrome. It found that hs-cTnI had superior performance compared to hs-cTnT and that the diagnostic performance was best in patients with low cardiovascular risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Toril Beate Rossvoll, Tove Aminda Hanssen, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Kristin Liabo, Gunn Pettersen
Summary: Patient and public involvement (PPI) has the potential to improve research validity and relevance in occupational therapy health research. However, there is currently inconsistency and incompleteness in the reporting of how PPI is carried out and its impacts.
OTJR-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL OF RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tove Aminda Hanssen, Anna Subbotina, Atena Miroslawska, Marit Dahl Solbu, Terje Kristian Steigen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of renal sympathetic denervation on the quality of life of patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. The results showed that there was an improvement in quality of life after treatment, with the most significant effects seen at six months.
SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Toril B. Rossvoll, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Kristin Liabo, Tove A. Hanssen, Gunn Pettersen
Summary: Patient and public involvement (PPI) is seen as important in health research, and this study explored PPI from the perspective of occupational therapy (OT)-trained researchers. The results showed that the researchers' professional background and clinical experience influenced how they approached and facilitated PPI. Valuing experiential knowledge and balancing expectations were highlighted as essential for meaningful PPI.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anette Krane, Gunn Pettersen, Knut Tore Lappegard, Tove Aminda Hanssen
Summary: This study explored the experiences of patients in Northern Norway regarding the safety and quality of healthcare services following percutaneous coronary intervention. The findings revealed that feeling safe and experiencing quality care depended on factors such as being heard within the healthcare system, availability of help when needed, travel time for treatment, competence of healthcare professionals, and organization of follow-up services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Bakland, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Rolf Wynn, Venke Sorlie, Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Therese Fostervold Mathisen, Tove Aminda Hanssen, Franziska Jensen, Kjersti Innjord, Gunn Pettersen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tove Aminda Hanssen, Amjid Iqbal, Signe Helene Forsdahl, Thor Trovik, Henrik Schirmer
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-QUALITY OF CARE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES
(2018)