Showing papers in "Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases in 2021"

TL;DR: The barriers to PA are outlined and how to overcome them are explored, drawing from case studies of successful, evidence-based interventions that use culturally- and linguistically- appropriate approaches to increase PA in underserved populations.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide the first attempt at recommendations on the use of nutraceuticals with effective anti-inflammatory properties for reducing inflammatory markers, and potentially the inflammatory CVD burden, however, there is still not enough evidence to confirm this.

TL;DR: This paper will explore medication adherence with all its inherent issues and suggest policy and structural changes that must happen in order to transform medication adherence levels in the U.S. and achieve the AHA/ASA's health impact goals.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the role the built environment has on improving the promotion and engagement of regular physical activity (PA), particularly in the context of active transportation and leisure time domains of PA.

TL;DR: The Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL-PIVOT) Network provides a collaborative blueprint focused on leading research and developing clinical guidelines, bringing together professionals with expertise in clinical services and the exercise sciences to develop the evidence base needed to improve outcomes for patients infected by COVID-19 as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are prevalent among older adults and can cause significant morbidity and mortality if not addressed in a timely fashion.

TL;DR: It is recognized that simply moving from a sedentary to a moderately active group or modest increases in CRF has the most noticeable health benefits, and its implications for CRF are discussed as they relate to the prevention and treatment of CVD.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of 12 weeks of Nordic walking, HIIT, and MICT on functional capacity in coronary artery disease patients undergoing revascularization procedures were compared, and the effects on depression severity, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and QoL were also examined.

TL;DR: In this article, the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) was evaluated using six electronic databases (PubMed, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and APA PsycINFO).

TL;DR: Increased movement at the workplace, as a result of promoting PA and reducing SB, generates important health outcomes across physical, mental, social, and economic domains and these benefits extend across the individual and organizational levels.

TL;DR: In this paper, a naive researcher published a scientific article in a respectable journal, which used only publicly available data, and her findings were consistent with much of the literature on the topic.

TL;DR: In this article, a state-of-the-art review of CRF and its impact on psychological improvements and major outcomes with CR, especially long-term survival, is presented.

TL;DR: In this paper, a state-of-the-art review of LDL-C reduction in secondary prevention patients is presented, which justifies the critical need for LDL reduction to be as low as possible, as early as possible and preferably lifelong.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarize the current evidence on the incidence and prevalence of cancer in atrial fibrillation (AF) and vice versa and provide some practical considerations on the management of oral anticoagulation in specific clinical situations.

TL;DR: The most common secondary cause of hypertension and predominantly caused by atherosclerosis is renal artery stenosis (RAS) as discussed by the authors, which can be treated with guideline-directed medical therapy, including hypertension control, diabetes control, statins, antiplatelet therapy, smoking cessation and encouraging activity.

TL;DR: In this paper, a graphical review illustrates the association between unhealthy lifestyle characteristics and increased vulnerability to the cytokine storm as well as the physiologic mechanisms healthy living behaviors elicit and decrease risk for cytokine storms.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight the need for and potential impact on lifestyle modification that non-behavioral scientists, including internal medicine, cardiology, and allied health professionals, can have on the patients they serve.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide recommendations for CPET testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, including indications for CPet; pre-screening assessments; precautions required for testing; and suggested decontamination protocols.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an update of recent clinical guidelines and available data from clinical trials and registries, and highlight novel strategies to further reduce procedural complications, such as long-term durability, bioprosthetic valve performance, coronary reaccess, prognostic impact of conduction disturbances and paravalvular leak, reintervention after TAVR, and optimal pharmacological management after the procedure.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed the current knowledge supporting the use of different cardiac imaging techniques in patients with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), underscoring the importance of a comprehensive multimodality cardiac imaging approach and proposing a practical diagnostic algorithm to properly identify and treat the specific causes of MINOCA in order to improve prognosis and the quality of life in these patients.

TL;DR: In this article, a multidisciplinary team of experts in clinical diagnosis, image interpretation, medical management, endovascular intervention, and surgical treatment is employed to provide quality care for patients with carotid disease.

TL;DR: PAI is associated with long-term all-cause, CVD, and IHD, mortality and Clinicians and the general population can incorporate PAI recommendations and thresholds in their physical activity prescriptions and weekly physical activity assessments to maximize health outcomes.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the relationship of Cardiorespiratory optimal point (COP) during exercise and risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and determined whether COP improves SCD risk prediction.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an up-to-date comprehensive review of pre-clinical and clinical studies of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and PVC-induced cardiomyopathy.