Kateřina Dvorníková, Veronika Kunešová, Svatopluk Ostrý, Robert Mikulík, Michal Bar
{"title":"The e-STROKE Study: The Design of a Prospective Observational Multicentral Study.","authors":"Kateřina Dvorníková, Veronika Kunešová, Svatopluk Ostrý, Robert Mikulík, Michal Bar","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010017","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The e-STROKE study is a prospective, multicenter observational study designed to assess the impact of various CT parameters (including e-ASPECT, CT perfusion (CTP), collateral flow status, and the size and location of the ischemic lesion) on the clinical outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke, as evaluated by the modified Rankins Scale (mRS) three months post-stroke. This study also aims to investigate whether the use of multimodal CT imaging increases the number of patients eligible for recanalization therapy. The analysis will integrate data from the RES-Q registry and radiological data from the e-STROKE system provided by Brainomix Ltd. <b>Aims:</b> The primary aim is to determine the predictive value of CT parameters (e-ASPECTS, CTP, collateral vessel status, and ischemic lesion volume and location) on three-month functional outcomes, as defined by the mRS, in patients with non-lacunar stroke following recanalization treatment (IVT and/or MT). The secondary aim is to evaluate whether multimodal CT examination leads to an increase in the number of patients eligible for recanalization therapy. Additionally, this study seeks to assess the specificity and sensitivity of multimodal CT in distinguishing stroke mimics from actual strokes. <b>Methods:</b> This multicenter observational study involves patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke and a premorbid mRS ≤ 4, who are treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), or managed conservatively in stroke centers within the Czech Stroke Research Network (STROCZECH), which is part of the Czech Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (CZECRIN). Data collection includes demographic, clinical, and imaging data variables such as age, sex, ethnicity, risk factors, treatment times (OTT, DNT, and OGT), TICI scores, post-treatment hemorrhage (ECAS II), mRS outcome, stroke etiology, e-ASPECTS, acute ischemic volume (AIV), thrombus length on NCCT, CTA collateral score and collateral vessel density, location of large vessel occlusion, ischemic core, hypoperfusion volume, mismatch ratio and volume, final infarct volume, hemorrhage volume, and MRI in case of negative follow-up NCCT. <b>Conclusions:</b> We anticipate collecting robust clinical and radiological data from approximately 2000 patients across 22 centers over a 12-month period. The results are expected to enhance the precision of diagnostic and prognostic radiological markers in managing acute stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current Trends and Perspectives of Pressure Wire-Based Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.","authors":"Yoshiyuki Takami, Atsuo Maekawa, Koji Yamana, Kiyotoshi Akita, Kentaro Amano, Wakana Niwa, Kazuki Matsuhashi, Yasushi Takagi","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010016","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fractional flow reserve (FFR) has been well validated as a modality for evaluating myocardial ischemia, demonstrating the superiority of FFR-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over conventional angiography-guided PCI. As a result, the strategy for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is shifting toward FFR guidance. However, the advantage of FFR-guided CABG over angiography-guided CABG remains unclear. While FFR-guided CABG can help avoid unnecessary grafting in cases of moderate stenosis, it may also carry the risk of incomplete revascularization. The limited use of FFR due to the need for hyperemia has led to the development of non-hyperemic pressure ratios (NHPRs). NHPR pullback provides trans-stenotic pressure gradients, which may offer valuable insights for CABG strategies. Recently, computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) has emerged as a non-invasive modality that provides accurate data on lesion length, diameter, minimum lumen area, percentage stenosis, and the volume and distribution of high-risk plaques. With the introduction of FFR-CT, CTCA is now highly anticipated to provide both functional evaluation (of myocardial ischemia) via FFR-CT and anatomical information through serial quantitative assessment. Beyond the diagnostic phase, CTCA, augmented by automatic artificial intelligence, holds great potential for guiding therapeutic interventions in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766423/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christos Ballas, Dimitrios Sfairopoulos, Ioanna Samara, Lampros Lakkas, Olga Kardakari, Athanasios Konstantinidis, Katerina K Naka, Lampros K Michalis, Christos S Katsouras
{"title":"Pulmonary Embolism in the Elderly: From Symptoms to Speckle Tracking Echocardiography.","authors":"Christos Ballas, Dimitrios Sfairopoulos, Ioanna Samara, Lampros Lakkas, Olga Kardakari, Athanasios Konstantinidis, Katerina K Naka, Lampros K Michalis, Christos S Katsouras","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010015","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>(1) Background: There are little data about the differences in clinical and echocardiographic characteristics between elderly (aged ≥ 65 years) and younger patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). (2) Methods: Consecutive patients diagnosed with PE in a tertiary hospital were identified. Clinical characteristics, biomarkers and transthoracic echocardiography indices including right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain (RV-FWLS) were recorded. (3) Results: Of 200 patients enrolled, 19 patients had high-risk PE and were excluded from the study. Compared to younger patients, elderly patients with PE had less frequently pain and typical symptoms and more often were hospitalized due to another reason before the PE diagnosis. The elderly had higher values of D-dimer, high-sensitivity troponin I and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). Echocardiographic differences were noted and the elderly had lower values of pulmonary vascular acceleration time, RV E/A ratio and lower tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/pulmonary artery systolic pressure ratio. The RV-FWLS index did not show a statistically significant difference in distribution between age groups ≥ 65 and <65 years old. The RV diameter was similar across all age groups. (4) Conclusions: The elderly have differences compared with younger patients with PE regarding the mode of presentation, the values of biomarkers like D-dimer, BNP and troponins and some echocardiographic indices of RV affection.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Csilla Andrea Eötvös, Teodora Avram, Roxana Daiana Lazar, Iulia Georgiana Zehan, Madalina Patricia Moldovan, Patricia Schiop-Tentea, Giorgia Coseriu, Adriana Sarb, Gabriel Gusetu, Elena Buzdugan, Roxana Chiorescu, Diana Mocan-Hognogi, Sorin Pop, E Kevin Heist, Dan Blendea
{"title":"Papillary Muscles of the Left Ventricle: Integrating Electrical and Mechanical Dynamics.","authors":"Csilla Andrea Eötvös, Teodora Avram, Roxana Daiana Lazar, Iulia Georgiana Zehan, Madalina Patricia Moldovan, Patricia Schiop-Tentea, Giorgia Coseriu, Adriana Sarb, Gabriel Gusetu, Elena Buzdugan, Roxana Chiorescu, Diana Mocan-Hognogi, Sorin Pop, E Kevin Heist, Dan Blendea","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010014","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Papillary muscles are structures integrated into the mitral valve apparatus, having both electrical and mechanical roles. The importance of the papillary muscles (PM) is mainly related to cardiac arrhythmias and mitral regurgitation. The aim of this review is to offer an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the papillary muscles, along with their involvement in cardiovascular pathologies, including arrhythmia development in various conditions and their contribution to secondary mitral regurgitation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search was performed on PubMed using the following relevant keywords: papillary muscles, mitral valve, arrhythmia, anatomy, and physiology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During the cardiac cycle, papillary muscles have continuous dimensional and pressure changes. On one hand, their synchrony or dyssynchrony impacts the process of mitral valve opening and closure, and on the other hand, the pressure changes can trigger electrical instability. There is increased awareness of papillary muscles as an arrhythmic source. Arrhythmias arising from PM were found in patients with or without structural heart disease, via Purkinje fibres, due to increased automaticity or triggered activity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the interest in mitral valve physiology, there are still many unknowns in relation to the papillary muscles, especially with regard to their role in arrhythmogenesis and the pathogenesis of mitral regurgitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765973/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William Tracy, Brandon E Ferrell, John P Skendelas, Mayuko Uehara, Tadahisa Sugiura
{"title":"ECMO in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab-Patient Selection Is Key.","authors":"William Tracy, Brandon E Ferrell, John P Skendelas, Mayuko Uehara, Tadahisa Sugiura","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010012","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a rescue intervention for hemodynamically unstable patients and prophylactic intraprocedural hemodynamic support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The prompt initiation of ECMO provides immediate hemodynamic support and allows for the completion of bridging and/or life-saving interventions. However, there are no clinical practice guidelines for the use of extracorporeal support in this area. This review examines the role of patient selection and therapeutic intervention for extracorporeal support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765822/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gianluca Guarnieri, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Matteo Schillaci, Eleonora Melotti, Andrea Provera, Marco Doldi, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Antonio Pelliccia, Viviana Maestrini, Daniele Andreini
{"title":"Clinical and CT Features, Clinical Management, and Decision on Sport Eligibility of Professional Athletes with Congenital Coronary Anomalies: A Case Series Study.","authors":"Gianluca Guarnieri, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Matteo Schillaci, Eleonora Melotti, Andrea Provera, Marco Doldi, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Antonio Pelliccia, Viviana Maestrini, Daniele Andreini","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010013","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Congenital coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are a significant cause of sudden cardiac death and a key factor in determining athletes' eligibility for competitive sports. Their prevalence varies with diagnostic modalities and may present as asymptomatic or with life-threatening ischemic or arrhythmic events. This case series highlights the diverse manifestations of CAAs and the clinical approaches used to determine sports eligibility.</p><p><strong>Cases description: </strong>Five competitive athletes with different CAAs are presented. These cases include anomalous coronary origins, intramyocardial bridges, and coronary fistulas. Diagnostic tools, including coronary CT angiography (CCTA), cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and stress tests, were essential in evaluating these anomalies and determining treatment strategies. In some cases, such as intramyocardial bridges, surgical intervention was necessary, while others required conservative management or exclusion from competitive sports.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CAAs require individualized care based on risk stratification through advanced imaging techniques and functional assessment. Surgical interventions are reserved for high-risk anomalies, while others may be managed conservatively. Early detection and tailored management are crucial for ensuring athletes' safety, and ongoing research is needed to optimize long-term outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francesca Napoli, Barbara Bellini, Vittorio Romano, Greca Zanda, Ciro Vella, Filippo Russo, Luca Angelo Ferri, Marco Bruno Ancona, Paolo Bonfanti, Eustachio Agricola, Antonio Esposito, Matteo Montorfano
{"title":"Raphe-Type Bicuspid Aortic Valve as a Risk Factor for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Failure: Improving Outcomes Using the LIRA Method and the Medtronic FX Prosthesis.","authors":"Francesca Napoli, Barbara Bellini, Vittorio Romano, Greca Zanda, Ciro Vella, Filippo Russo, Luca Angelo Ferri, Marco Bruno Ancona, Paolo Bonfanti, Eustachio Agricola, Antonio Esposito, Matteo Montorfano","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010011","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with severe aortic stenosis and raphe-type bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is still associated with poor outcomes in terms of increased risk of paravalvular regurgitation, stroke, and permanent pacemaker implantation. There is no definitive consensus on the optimal sizing method for prosthesis selection in this setting. The LIRA method is a supra-annular tailored sizing method specifically designed for bicuspid anatomy that might increase accuracy of prosthesis choice in BAV patients and improve TAVR outcomes. This is the first report of the combination of the novel LIRA method for prosthesis sizing together with the adoption of the technological improvements introduced by the Evolut FX prosthesis as a useful tool for improving outcomes in this high risk subgroup of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hagai Yavin, Mark Prasad, Jonathan Gordon, Tolga Aksu, Henry D Huang
{"title":"Contemporary Trends in Pulsed Field Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias.","authors":"Hagai Yavin, Mark Prasad, Jonathan Gordon, Tolga Aksu, Henry D Huang","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010010","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a catheter-based procedure that utilizes short high voltage and short-duration electrical field pulses to induce tissue injury. The last decade has yielded significant scientific progress and quickened interest in PFA as an energy modality leading to the emergence of the clinical use of PFA technologies for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is generally agreed that more research is needed to improve our biophysical understanding of PFA for clinical cardiac applications as well as its potential as a potential alternative energy source to thermal ablation modalities for the treatment of other arrhythmias. In this review, we discuss the available preclinical and clinical evidence for PFA for atrial fibrillation, developments for ventricular arrhythmia (VA) ablation, and future perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annamaria Tavernese, Valeria Cammalleri, Rocco Mollace, Giorgio Antonelli, Mariagrazia Piscione, Nino Cocco, Myriam Carpenito, Carmelo Dominici, Massimo Federici, Gian Paolo Ussia
{"title":"The Role of Advanced Cardiac Imaging in Monitoring Cardiovascular Complications in Patients with Extracardiac Tumors: A Descriptive Review.","authors":"Annamaria Tavernese, Valeria Cammalleri, Rocco Mollace, Giorgio Antonelli, Mariagrazia Piscione, Nino Cocco, Myriam Carpenito, Carmelo Dominici, Massimo Federici, Gian Paolo Ussia","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010009","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiac involvement in cancer is increasingly important in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients. A thorough cardiovascular evaluation using multimodal imaging is crucial to assess any direct cardiac involvement from oncological disease progression and to determine the cardiovascular risk of patients undergoing oncological therapies. Early detection of cardiac dysfunction, particularly due to cardiotoxicity from chemotherapy or radiotherapy, is essential to establish the disease's overall prognostic impact. Comprehensive cardiovascular imaging should be integral to the clinical management of cancer patients. Echocardiography remains highly effective for assessing cardiac function, including systolic performance and ventricular filling pressures, with speckle-tracking echocardiography offering early insights into chemotoxicity-related myocardial damage. Cardiac computed tomography (CT) provides precise anatomical detail, especially for cardiac involvement due to metastasis or adjacent mediastinal or lung tumors. Coronary assessment is also important for initial risk stratification and monitoring potential coronary artery disease progression after radiotherapy or chemotherapeutic treatment. Finally, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is the gold standard for myocardial tissue characterization, aiding in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses. CMR's mapping techniques allow for early detection of myocardial inflammation caused by cardiotoxicity. This review explores the applicability of echocardiography, cardiac CT, and CMR in cancer patients with extracardiac tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alessandro Gismondi, Ferdinando Iellamo, Giuseppe Caminiti, Barbara Sposato, Emanuele Gregorace, Valentino D'Antoni, Deborah Di Biasio, Sara Vadalà, Alessio Franchini, Annalisa Mancuso, Valentina Morsella, Maurizio Volterrani
{"title":"Rate of Perceived Exertion Based on Repetitions in Reserve Versus Percentage of One-Repetition Maximum for Resistance Training Prescription in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Alessandro Gismondi, Ferdinando Iellamo, Giuseppe Caminiti, Barbara Sposato, Emanuele Gregorace, Valentino D'Antoni, Deborah Di Biasio, Sara Vadalà, Alessio Franchini, Annalisa Mancuso, Valentina Morsella, Maurizio Volterrani","doi":"10.3390/jcdd12010008","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jcdd12010008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aims of this study were to assess the efficacy of the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale based on the number of repetitions in reserve (RIR) before exhaustion for the prescription of resistance training in cardiac rehabilitation and to compare it to the percentage of estimated one-repetition maximum (1RM) prescription method. Sixteen male patients (age 60 ± 8) with history of coronary artery disease were randomly assigned to two resistance training rehabilitation protocols lasting nine weeks and consisting of three sessions per week, with the same exercise selection, number of sets and repetitions, and rest periods, but different load prescription method (RPE vs. %1RM). Patients' strength was evaluated pre- and post-intervention. Patients in the RPE group showed significant increases in strength across all the exercises of the protocol (leg press 24.25 ± 17.07 kg; chest press 7.25 ± 3.41 kg; seated row 13.88 ± 7.57 kg; leg extension 14.24 ± 4.53 kg; shoulder press 5.75 ± 4.06 kg; lat pulldown 7.50 ± 4.66 kg). Post-intervention between-group analysis showed no differences in strength gains (leg press <i>p</i> = 0.955; chest press <i>p</i> = 0.965; seated row <i>p</i> = 0.763; leg extension <i>p</i> = 0.565; shoulder press <i>p</i> = 0.868; lat pulldown <i>p</i> = 0.780) and trivial effect sizes (ES) for one prescription method over the other (leg press ES = -0.03; chest press ES = 0.00; seated row ES = 0.10; leg extension ES = -0.29; shoulder press ES = 0.18; lat pulldown ES = 0.05). RPE based on RIR seems to be an effective prescription method for resistance training in cardiac rehabilitation, showing similar efficacy to the standardized practice of percentage of 1RM.</p>","PeriodicalId":15197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766398/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143033169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}