Standardization and quality improvement of secondary prevention through cardiovascular rehabilitation programmes in Europe: The avenue towards EAPC accreditation programme: A position statement of the Secondary Prevention and Rehabilitation Section of the

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prospective relationships between sedentary behaviour and cardiorespiratory and metabolic markers need to be better delineated in adults with different physical activity levels. We examined the separate and combined relationships of work and leisure time sitting and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MV...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Saidj M,Jørgensen T,Jacobsen RK,Linneberg A,Oppert JM,Aadahl M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of sesame oil on endothelial function and to detect the underlying mechanisms, both in the postprandial state and after long-term consumption. DESIGN:We enrolled 30 hypertensive men in a two-phase study. In the first phase, 26 volunteers consumed 35 g of e...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Karatzi K,Stamatelopoulos K,Lykka M,Mantzouratou P,Skalidi S,Zakopoulos N,Papamichael C,Sidossis LS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has highlighted the importance of understanding the cardiovascular implications of coronavirus infections, with more severe disease in those with cardiovascular co-morbidities, and resulting cardiac manifestations such as myocardial injury, arrhythmias, and heart ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Ho JS,Tambyah PA,Ho AF,Chan MY,Sia CH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quadriceps strength is related to exercise capacity in normal subjects and different patient populations, but the relationship between maximal quadriceps isometric strength (QIS) and different exercise capacity levels in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients has not been systematically evaluated yet. METHO...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Kamiya K,Mezzani A,Hotta K,Shimizu R,Kamekawa D,Noda C,Yamaoka-Tojo M,Matsunaga A,Masuda T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with coeliac disease and myocardial infarction have a more favourable atherosclerotic risk factor profile than controls with myocardial infarction (MI). Therefore, MI prognosis and treatment may differ according to coeliac status. This paper reports on the study of Swedish MI patients with and without coeliac...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Emilsson L,Carlsson R,James S,Hambraeus K,Ludvigsson JF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of undetected left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is high, especially in the elderly with comorbidities. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is a prognostic indicator of heart failure, in particularly of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and of future cardiovascular and all-...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Gohar A,Kievit RF,Valstar GB,Hoes AW,Van Riet EE,van Mourik Y,Bertens LC,Boonman-Winter LJ,Bots ML,Den Ruijter HM,Rutten FH

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background In view of the increasing heart failure epidemic and awareness of the adverse impact of environmental pollution on human health, we investigated the association of left ventricular structure and function with air pollutants in a general population. Methods In 671 randomly recruited Flemish (51.7% women; mea...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Yang WY,Zhang ZY,Thijs L,Bijnens EM,Janssen BG,Vanpoucke C,Lefebvre W,Cauwenberghs N,Wei FF,Luttun A,Verhamme P,Van Hecke E,Kuznetsova T,D'hooge J,Nawrot TS,Staessen JA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Exposure to airborne particulate matter has been consistently associated with early death and increased morbidity, particularly raising the risk of cardiovascular disease. Obesity, one of the leading cardiovascular disease risk factors, increases susceptibility to the adverse effects of particulate matter exposure...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Macchi C,Ferri N,Favero C,Cantone L,Vigna L,Pesatori AC,Lupo MG,Sirtori CR,Corsini A,Bollati V,Ruscica M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background In the last decade, transcatheter aortic valve implantation has become a promising treatment modality for patients with aortic stenosis and a high surgical risk. Little is known about influencing factors of function and quality of life during multicomponent cardiac rehabilitation. Methods From October 2013 ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Eichler S,Salzwedel A,Reibis R,Nothroff J,Harnath A,Schikora M,Butter C,Wegscheider K,Völler H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous small sample studies suggested that elevated altitudes might be associated with the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. However, it remains uncertain whether high altitudes (over 3000 m above sea level) are related to congenital heart disease. We therefore explored the prevalence of congenital hea...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Chun H,Yue Y,Wang Y,Dawa Z,Zhen P,La Q,Zong Y,Qu Y,Mu D

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While cardiorespiratory fitness is strongly related to survival, there are limited data regarding musculoskeletal fitness indicators. Our aim was to evaluate the association between the ability to sit and rise from the floor and all-cause mortality. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. METHODS:2002 adults aged 51-...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Brito LB,Ricardo DR,Araújo DS,Ramos PS,Myers J,Araújo CG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background There are few reviews comparing the long-term outcomes of the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers in a hypertensive population because both are effective in reducing blood pressure. None of them compared angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Salvador GL,Marmentini VM,Cosmo WR,Junior EL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Diabetes and pre-diabetes are highly prevalent in patients with a history of acute coronary syndrome. This is why screening for glucose metabolism disorders is recommended in patients following an acute coronary syndrome. The aim of our study was to determine whether glycated haemoglobin alone compared wi...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Tatulashvili S,Patois-Vergès B,Nguyen A,Blonde MC,Vergès B

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus suffer from dysregulation of a plethora of cardiovascular and metabolic functions, including dysglycaemia, dyslipidaemia, arterial hypertension, obesity and a reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. Exercise training has the potential to improve many of these functions, such as insuli...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Kemps H,Kränkel N,Dörr M,Moholdt T,Wilhelm M,Paneni F,Serratosa L,Ekker Solberg E,Hansen D,Halle M,Guazzi M

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As with ischaemic heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for patients undergoing heart valve surgery; recommendations are based on limited evidence. The organization of CR programmes and factors associated with uptake among patients undergoing heart valve surgery have not been studied. Thi...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Hansen TB,Berg SK,Sibilitz KL,Søgaard R,Thygesen LC,Yazbeck AM,Zwisler AD

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gonadal function is thought to be involved in existing atherosclerotic plaques stabilization and might affect reperfusion after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). We aimed to compare the prevalence of hypotestosteromenia between ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and stable angina (SA...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Niccoli G,Milardi D,D'Amario D,Fracassi F,Grande G,Panico RA,Roberto M,Mirizzi AM,Canu G,De Marinis L,Carrozza C,Pontecorvi A,Crea F

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigates secular trends in ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke mortality by socioeconomic status (SES) in Australia to determine if absolute and relative differences between low and high SES areas have changed over time. METHODS:IHD and stroke mortality data for adults aged 35-74 years a...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Page A,Lane A,Taylor R,Dobson A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of preventive medications in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease is conceptually straightforward, yet in practice the adoption of such measures is disappointingly low, plus there is wide international variation in preventive therapies. Several barriers might explain this shortfall and variation, but ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Thom S,Field J,Poulter N,Patel A,Prabhakaran D,Stanton A,Grobbee DE,Bots ML,Reddy KS,Cidambi R,Rodgers A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol on cardiovascular outcomes remain uncertain. DESIGN:We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the effects of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol modifiers (niacin, fibrates and cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors) on cardiovascular ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Riaz H,Khan SU,Rahman H,Shah NP,Kaluski E,Lincoff AM,Nissen SE

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Exercise rehabilitation is highly recommended by current guidelines on prevention of cardiovascular disease, but its implementation is still poor. Many clinicians experience difficulties in prescribing exercise in the presence of different concomitant cardiovascular diseases and risk factors within the same...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Hansen D,Dendale P,Coninx K,Vanhees L,Piepoli MF,Niebauer J,Cornelissen V,Pedretti R,Geurts E,Ruiz GR,Corrà U,Schmid JP,Greco E,Davos CH,Edelmann F,Abreu A,Rauch B,Ambrosetti M,Braga SS,Barna O,Beckers P,Bussott

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Statin intolerance is a barrier to effective lipid-lowering treatment. A significant number of patients stop prescribed statins, or can take only a reduced dose, because of adverse events attributed to the statin, and are then considered statin-intolerant. METHODS:Examination of differences between statin a...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Tobert JA,Newman CB

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We are unaware of any previous investigation that has compared the relationship of key cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) variables to various measures of pathophysiology between heart failure-reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and HF-preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) cohorts that are well matched with ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Guazzi M,Labate V,Cahalin LP,Arena R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Dyslipidaemia is a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor with prognostic implications. Current strategies for lipid management in young adults are largely based on expert recommendations. We investigated the risks of death and cardiovascular disease in relation to each lipid component to establish evidence for pri...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Lee H,Park JB,Hwang IC,Yoon YE,Park HE,Choi SY,Kim YJ,Cho GY,Han K,Kim HK

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) is widely used to assess exercise tolerance in cardiac rehabilitation (CR). However, previous research shows it to be insufficiently responsive, especially for patients with a relatively high maximal exercise tolerance at baseline. We therefore designed a 6-minute walk/run test...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Berghmans DD,Lenssen AF,Bastiaenen CH,Ilhan M,Lencer NH,Roox GM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor (lomitapide) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. METHODS AND RESULTS:In 12 homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia patients treated with lipid-lowering drugs ± biweekly lipoprotein aphe...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Kolovou G,Diakoumakou O,Kolovou V,Fountas E,Stratakis S,Zacharis E,Liberopoulos EN,Matsouka F,Tsoutsinos A,Mastorakou I,Katsikas T,Mavrogeni S,Hatzigeorgiou G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is common after a cardiac event; however it often remains untreated. Previously, we reported the efficacy and feasibility of a 6-month tele-health programme (MoodCare), which integrates depression management into a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction programme for Acute Coronary Syndrome (...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： O'Neil A,Taylor B,Hare DL,Sanderson K,Cyril S,Venugopal K,Chan B,Atherton JJ,Hawkes A,Walters DL,Oldenburg B,MoodCare Investigator Team.

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few data have assessed the incidence, site and predictors of infections following cardiac surgery after discharge, particularly during an early rehabilitation phase. AIM:To assess the epidemiology and predictors of infections occurring after cardiac surgery. METHODS:Data prospectively recorded from 5464 pa...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Marcassa C,Pistono M,Maserati R,Giordano A,Giannuzzi P

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Prevention of heart failure relies on the early identification and control of risk factors. We aimed to identify the frequency and characteristics of individuals at risk of heart failure in the general population. METHODS AND RESULTS:We report cross-sectional data from the prospective Characteristics and Course o...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Morbach C,Gelbrich G,Tiffe T,Eichner FA,Christa M,Mattern R,Breunig M,Cejka V,Wagner M,Heuschmann PU,Störk S

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Reviews of clinical practice guidelines have repeatedly concluded that only a minority of guideline recommendations are supported by high-quality evidence from randomised controlled trials. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether these findings apply to the whole cardiovascular evidence base or specific recom...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： van Dijk WB,Grobbee DE,de Vries MC,Groenwold RHH,van der Graaf R,Schuit E

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trials of weight-loss drugs indicate some benefits on lipids, blood glucose, or blood pressure levels. Since obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) medication use and pharmaceutical costs, weight-loss drug use could beneficially impact CV medication use. OBJECTIVE:We examined the temporal ...

journal_title：European journal of preventive cardiology

authors： Czernichow S,Knol MJ,Fezeu L,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00