Sharnendra K Sidhu, Bernard S Kadosh, Ying Tang, Greg Sweeney, Alicia Pierre, Jonathan Whiteson, Edward Katz, Alex Reyentovich, John A Dodson
{"title":"Examining Risk Factors Related to Cardiac Rehabilitation Cessation Among Patients With Advanced Heart Failure.","authors":"Sharnendra K Sidhu, Bernard S Kadosh, Ying Tang, Greg Sweeney, Alicia Pierre, Jonathan Whiteson, Edward Katz, Alex Reyentovich, John A Dodson","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000904","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000904","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is beneficial in heart transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients, but patterns of attendance remain poorly understood. We describe CR adherence and cessation in this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a retrospective review of heart transplant and LVAD recipients who attended ≥1 CR session at a tertiary medical center (2013-2022). Complete adherence was defined as attending 36 sessions. Primary reasons for cessation before 36 sessions were recorded. We compared post-operative complications, duration of hospitalization, and readmissions between participants with and without complete adherence using logistic and linear regressions. Among participants with complete adherence, we compared changes in metabolic equivalent of task (MET), exercise time, and peak oxygen uptake using paired sample t tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 137 heart transplant and LVAD recipients (median age 56.9 years, 74% male) who attended CR. Among them, 91% either completed 36 CR sessions or <24 sessions. Among those without complete adherence (n = 74), 72% reported medical reasons, and 15% reported personal reasons for cessation. Compared to those who completed CR, those without complete adherence experienced more post-operative complications (44% vs 24%, P = .02) and major bleeding (23% vs 7%, P = .02) prior to CR. Participants with complete adherence experienced significant improvements in exercise time (142.5 seconds), MET (0.4), and peak oxygen uptake (1.4 mL/kg/min).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nearly half of heart transplant and LVAD recipients in CR completed all 36 sessions. Those with complete adherence experienced significant improvements in exercise measures, underscoring the important benefits of CR in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"46-50"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo, Renee Konidis, Crystal Aultman, Danielle Barry-Hickey, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi
{"title":"Exploring Information Needs and Educational Preferences of Individuals Referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation Before Program Start.","authors":"Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo, Renee Konidis, Crystal Aultman, Danielle Barry-Hickey, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000907","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000907","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore information needs and educational preferences of individuals referred to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) before program start.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to February 2024. Referred patients were contacted via email, which included a link to a website providing information about the CR program, and instructional videos. Data were collected through surveys that assessed health literacy levels, information needs (using the short version of the Information Needs in CR), frequently asked questions, delivery preferences, and engagement/satisfaction with educational resources.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Throughout the study period, the CR center received 2571 referrals, of which 881 individuals were eligible for the study, and 467 (mean age 66.4 ± 12.2 years; 36% women) consented and completed questionnaires. Information needs were highest for CR and diagnosis/treatment and lowest for nutrition and risk factors. The study revealed significant differences in the perceived importance of information needs across various sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, including age ( P = .01), educational level ( P = .009), work status ( P = .04), main reason for CR referral ( P < .001), and health literacy ( P = .02). Moreover, participants identified key areas of interest and concern related to their CR journey. These included inquiries about safe exercise initiation, pre-stress test instructions, and personalized exercise plans, among others. It was also observed that the majority of participants engaged with the educational materials provided and indicated high levels of satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study revealed patient preferences regarding educational content, delivery format, and areas of interest/concern related to CR prior to program start, providing valuable insights for improving the delivery and effectiveness of such programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"37-45"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142739783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katrina M Oselinsky, Sugandha K Gupta, Hope Tiboni, Carly M Goldstein
{"title":"The Psychosocial Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Katrina M Oselinsky, Sugandha K Gupta, Hope Tiboni, Carly M Goldstein","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000918","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000918","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"E1-E3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142739785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo, Emilia Main, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi
{"title":"Remote Exercise Engagement Among Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators.","authors":"Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo, Emilia Main, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000899","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000899","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To systematically review the literature regarding barriers and facilitators to remote exercise among individuals with cardiovascular diseases (CVD).</p><p><strong>Review methods: </strong>Six databases were searched (inception-December 2023). Studies including barriers and facilitators for remote exercise reported by individuals living with CVD were considered. Quality was rated using the Mixed Methods Assessment Tool (MMAT). Results were synthesized following a thematic analysis approach. Characteristics of interventions were reported using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR).</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>From an initial pool of 8543 records, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria. Among these, 13 were qualitative studies, with individual interviews being the most frequent data extraction method. Nine studies received 5/5 MMAT scores (ie, high quality). Twelve studies reported remote exercise interventions, mostly delivered within cardiac rehabilitation, by physiotherapists, nurses, and dietitians, predominantly via telephone calls or videoconferences, with only one study incorporating text messages. Five key themes influencing remote exercise interventions were identified: technology (encompassing access and literacy, self-monitoring/motivation, and security concerns), individual health considerations (health/personal aspects and coronavirus disease-2019), social factors (support from health care team and family/social support), environment (facilities), and logistical factors (time and displacement). Several themes served as both facilitators and barriers. Key insights for remote exercise interventions included mobile accessibility, interactive chat sessions, minimal click interactions, short sessions, personalized feedback, and flexible timing. Results emphasize the importance of promoting social interaction and support between participants and health care teams to mitigate barriers and enhance facilitators in remote exercise interventions for individuals with CVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"8-19"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142288067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Whitney Fu, Hechuan Hou, Donald S Likosky, Steven J Keteyian, Chad Ellimoottil, Michael P Thompson
{"title":"Trends in the Use of Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation in Medicare, 2019-2021.","authors":"Whitney Fu, Hechuan Hou, Donald S Likosky, Steven J Keteyian, Chad Ellimoottil, Michael P Thompson","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000921","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000921","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":"45 1","pages":"75-76"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11698486/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Memoriam: Philip A Ades, MD, MAACVPR.","authors":"Sherrie Khadanga, Patrick D Savage","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0000000000000934","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":"45 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Promising Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Gait and Balance in Patients With COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Mobina Khosravi, Sedigheh Sadat Naimi, Seyed Mohammadreza Shokouhyan, Aysan Nemati, Mohsen Abedi","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000900","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000900","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is commonly associated with respiratory difficulties, but it also presents with musculoskeletal problems. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on balance and gait in patients with COPD.</p><p><strong>Review methods: </strong>We conducted a comprehensive search of 4 databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Web of Science, from inception to November 2023. The review included studies reporting the association between COPD status and balance and gait using PR. Two independent reviewers examined the titles and abstracts, extracted the data using a standardized form, and assessed the risk of bias of the included articles.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>A total of 14 studies with 320 patients in the study groups and 188 controls were included in the analysis. The risk of bias in the included studies was medium to high. The results showed that PR non-statistically significantly improved balance, as demonstrated by moderate effect sizes in the Timed Up and Go (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.1: 95% CI, -1.41 to 1.69) and Berg Balance Scale (SMD = -0.39: 95% CI, -1.30 to 0.53). However, the impact of PR on gait function was less clear, with mixed results. The study findings highlight the positive but non-significant effects of PR on balance in individuals with COPD. The results suggest that PR programs could include exercises that target balance improvement to enhance the overall quality of patients. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal duration and intensity of these exercises to achieve maximum benefits for patients with COPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"20-28"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142288065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Memoriam: Philip A Ades, MD, MAACVPR.","authors":"Sherrie Khadanga, Patrick D Savage","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0000000000000934","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":"45 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143046878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review of Cardiovascular Effects of Marijuana Use.","authors":"Shereif H Rezkalla, Robert A Kloner","doi":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000923","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HCR.0000000000000923","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Cannabinoids exert their effects on body tissues via cannabinoid 1 (CB 1 ) and cannabinoid 2 (CB 2 ) receptors. Receptors are present in brain, myocardium, vascular endothelium, platelets, and adipose tissues. Under normal physiologic conditions, endocannabinoid effects are minimal. The use of exogenous cannabis leads to endothelial dysfunction and increases vascular thrombosis via CB 1 receptor stimulation. On the other hand, CB 2 receptors may have a beneficial anti-inflammatory response.</p><p><strong>Review methods: </strong>We reviewed reports of the effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular system utilizing PUBMED from the last 20 years with emphasis on the most recent reports.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Despite a plethora of reviews and some retrospective studies, there is a need for more definitive data regarding the effect of cannabis use on cardiovascular events (CVE). Marijuana does not appear to accelerate atherosclerosis. There is a suggestion that it may induce myocardial infarction in a small percentage of users, especially in male users, particularly during recent use. It has a possibility of increasing cerebrovascular events when combined with other risk factors such as tobacco use. There is an association between cannabis use and increased evidence of peripheral vascular disease. To have a definitive answer to the question of whether cannabis contributes to CVE, there is an urgent need for prospective controlled studies with patients presenting to academically oriented medical facilities with CVE following cannabis use for either medicinal or recreational use.</p>","PeriodicalId":15192,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention","volume":" ","pages":"2-7"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142675842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}