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    Comparing high-intensity versus moderate-intensity exercise training in coronary artery disease patients: a randomized controlled trial with 6- and 12-month follow-up

    This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of two exercise-based CR programs on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, physical fitness, quality of life (QoL), and mental health in coronary art...

    Catarina Gonçalves, Jorge Bravo, Ana Abreu, João Pais in Journal of Public Health (2024)

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    Standardised Exercise Prescription for Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome and/or Heart Failure: A Consensus Statement from the EXPERT Working Group

    Whereas exercise training, as part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, is a key component in the management of patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and/or congestive heart failure (CHF), physicians a...

    Dominique Hansen, Paul Beckers, Daniel Neunhäuserer in Sports Medicine (2023)

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    Fish intake and risk of cardiovascular events: an analysis of the VITAL cohort

    Dietary habits with fish consumption have been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, based on heterogenous observational studies. Current recommendations suggest eating at least 1–2 fish...

    Daniel Caldeira, Beatriz Nogueira-Garcia in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2023)

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    Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy Using Data Mining Classification Techniques

    Diabetic retinopathy is one of the complications of diabetes that affects the small vessels of the retina, being the main cause of blindness in adults. An early detection of this disease is essential, as it ca...

    Ana Abreu, Diana Ferreira, Cristiana Neto, António Abelha in Advances in Digital Science (2021)

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    High-intensity interval training in cardiac resynchronization therapy: a randomized control trial

    To determine the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) following cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), on noninvasive estimates of syst...

    Helena Santa-Clara, Ana Abreu, Xavier Melo in European Journal of Applied Physiology (2019)

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    Exercise Prescription in Patients with Different Combinations of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Consensus Statement from the EXPERT Working Group

    Whereas exercise training is key in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (obesity, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension), clinicians experience difficulties in how to optimally pr...

    Dominique Hansen, Josef Niebauer, Veronique Cornelissen, Olga Barna in Sports Medicine (2018)