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Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery Coupling in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Interventions
Purpose of ReviewThis review aims to summarize the fundamentals of RV-PA coupling, its non-invasive means of measurement, and contemporary...
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A risk prediction model based on machine learning for postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with non-cardiac surgery
BackgroundEarly identification of elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery who may be at high risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction...
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The effect of personalized mobile health (mHealth) in cardiac rehabilitation for discharged elderly patients after acute myocardial infarction on their inner strength and resilience
IntroductionGiven the importance of promoting self-care and quality of life for discharged elderly patients after acute Myocardial Infarction(MI), It...
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Feasibility of early digital health rehabilitation after cardiac surgery in the elderly: a qualitative study
BackgroundIncreasing numbers of elderly patients experience prolonged decreased functional capacity and impaired quality of life after seemingly...
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Effect of intranasal insulin administration on postoperative delirium prevention in elderly cardiac surgery patients: study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
BackgroundPostoperative delirium (POD) is a complication after surgery which leads to worse outcomes. The frequency of this syndrome is increasing as...
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Cardiac interventions on total knee arthroplasty: a national inpatient sample-based analysis
BackgroundComorbid cardiovascular diseases have been associated with poor outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA); however, our understanding of...
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Point of care transthoracic echocardiography for the prediction of post – spinal anesthesia hypotension in elderly patients with cardiac diseases and left ventricular dysfunction
In elderly patients with cardiac diseases, changes in cardiovascular physiology diminish cardiovascular reserve and predispose to hemodynamic...
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Valvular heart disease in patients with cardiac amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an underdiagnosed condition caused by the deposition of misfolded proteins, namely immunoglobulin light chains and...
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Ischemic cardio-cerebrovascular disease and all-cause mortality in Chinese elderly patients: a propensity-score matching study
BackgroundIschemic cardio-cerebrovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. However, studies focusing on elderly and very elderly...
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Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Activated Protein C (APC) in Mitigating Reperfusion Injury and Cardiac Ischemia: a Promising Avenue for Novel Therapeutic Interventions
Ischemic heart disease, which results from plaque formation in the coronary arteries, hinders the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart, leading to...
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Association of cardiac disease with the risk of post-lung transplantation mortality in Chinese recipients aged over 65 years
The current organ allocation rules prioritize elderly and urgent patients on the lung transplantation (LT) waiting list. A steady increase in the...
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Cardiac evaluation in amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction with suspected cardiac ischemia?: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundAmiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction (AIT) is a side-effect associated with the use of Amiodarone for the treatment of refractory...
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Empowerment interventions designed for persons living with chronic disease - a systematic review and meta-analysis of the components and efficacy of format on patient-reported outcomes
BackgroundEmpowerment approaches are essential for building the capacity of individuals with chronic disease to be in control of their health....
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Machine learning for the prediction of delirium in elderly intensive care unit patients
PurposeThis study aims to develop and validate a prediction model for delirium in elderly ICU patients and help clinicians identify high-risk...
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Differences in characteristics and risk factors for acute kidney injury between elderly and very elderly patients: a retrospective review
BackgroundFew epidemiologic studies on acute kidney injury (AKI) have focused on the older adult population. This study aimed to clarify the...
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Effects of Chinese traditional five-element music intervention on postoperative delirium and sleep quality in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPostoperative delirium (POD) is a common neurologic disorder among elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery, which leads to various...
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Effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation program on biomechanical, imaging, and physiological biomarkers in elderly patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF): FUNNEL + study protocol
BackgroundPatients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) have a low functional status, which in turn is a risk factor for...
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Effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiac-metabolic risk factors in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials
BackgroundThere has been a longstanding interest in the potential effect of vitamin D in preventing cardiac-metabolic diseases. However, there are...
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Optimising the implementation of digital-supported interventions for the secondary prevention of heart disease: a systematic review using the RE-AIM planning and evaluation framework
BackgroundmHealth technologies are now widely utilised to support the delivery of secondary prevention programs in heart disease. Interventions with...
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Natriuretic peptides in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
BackgroundNatriuretic peptides (NPs) are considered a useful tool for diagnosing the cardiac or pulmonary origin of acute dyspnea in the emergency...